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“A novel is like a gland pill - it nips off the cream of my hysterics and gets them running on track in a book where they belong instead of rioting all over my person.”

Quote by Dawn Powell

Book:The Diaries of Dawn Powell: 1931-1965

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The Diaries of Dawn Powell: 1931-1965

This book offers an intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of Dawn Powell, a prominent American author, through her extensive diaries written from 1931 to 1965. The collection provides a candid account of her personal experiences, literary aspirations, and observations of the changing social landscape during that period. more

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Dawn Powell was an American writer born on November 28, 1896, and died on November 14, 1965. Her works are known for their deep insight into the lives of the American middle class. more

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Source: The Diaries of Dawn Powell: 1931-1965

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Book:The Diaries of Dawn Powell: 1931-1965

Source: The Diaries of Dawn Powell: 1931-1965

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