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Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon

Michael Chabon is an American author known for his rich imagination and unique narrative style. His works span various literary genres, including novels, short story collections, and children's literature. Chabon's notable works include 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay', 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union', and 'The Mysteries of Pittsburgh', which have won him widespread acclaim and numerous literary awards. more

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Career DevelopmentLife Planning
Book:Managing Oneself
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“I do not know how the English ladies can bear with you, señor.’ He looked merrily down at her. ‘Why, I have not called upon them to bear with me, señora.’ She faced him suddenly. ‘You will scarce have me believe you have not trifled often and often!’ she said hotly. ‘No doubt ye deem women of small account!’ ‘I do not neem you of small account, child.’ She smiled disdainfully. ‘You are mightily apt. Do you use this manner with the English ladies, pray?’ ‘Nay, sweetheart, this is the manner I use,’ Sir Nicholas answered, and promptly kissed her.”

Rogues
Book:Beauvallet
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“Ah, if there were a man brave enough to dare so much for love--!’ ‘He stands before you. What will you give him?’ She got up, a hand at her bosom. ‘If he dares so much—I should have to give—myself, señor.’ ‘Remember that promise!’ he warned her. ‘You shall be called upon to redeem it before a year is out.’ She looked fearfully at him. ‘But how? how?’ ‘Dear heart,’ said Beauvallet frankly, ‘I do not know, but I shall certainly find a way.”

Rogues
Book:Beauvallet
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