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“What matters is not publication or success (success is bad for your prose) but the practice of the imaginative act. Our damaged values depend on it.”

Quote by Janet Burroway

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Janet Burroway
Janet Burroway

Janet Burroway is an American author known for her novels and plays. Born on September 21, 1936, her works often delve into themes of personal identity, gender, and social issues. more

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