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“Had I faced all the facts It seemed like I had but actually you never know just by remembering how many there were to have faced.”

Quote by Jane Smiley

Book:A Thousand Acres

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A Thousand Acres

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Jane Smiley is an accomplished American novelist known for her profound character development and rich imagination. Her works span a variety of literary genres, including historical fiction, contemporary life, and children's literature. Her novels, such as 'A Thousand Acres' and 'Bluebird', have received widespread acclaim. more

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