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“And I think that's important, to know how the water's gone over the dam before you start to describe it. It helps to have been over the dam yourself.”

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Annie Proulx
Annie Proulx

Annie Proulx, born on August 22, 1935, is an American journalist and novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound portrayals of life in the American West. more

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