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“At fourteen you don't need sickness or death for tragedy.”

Quote by Jessamyn West

Book:Cress Delahanty

Work

Cress Delahanty

Cress Delahanty is a fictional character at the center of this narrative, whose story unfolds within the context of the novel. more

Author

Jessamyn West was an American writer born on July 18, 1902, and died on February 23, 1984. Known for her profound portrayal of rural life in the American Southwest, West's works are characterized by humor and satirical insights into character and social change. more

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