“It's nervous work. The state you need to write in is the state that others are paying large sums of money to get rid of.”
Quote by Shirley Hazzard
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Shirley Hazzard
Shirley Hazzard was a distinguished American author of New Zealand birth, known for her nuanced psychological portraits and profound historical settings. Her works often explore the relationship between individuals and history, as well as the impact of war and conflict on the human psyche. Hazzard's literary career began in the 1950s, with her short story collection 'The Bay of Noon' published in 1954. more
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