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“The heart prefers to move against the grain of circumstance; perversity is the souls very life.”

Quote by John Updike

Book:Assorted Prose

Work

This book is a compilation of various pieces of prose, including short stories and essays, which explore diverse subjects and literary techniques. more

Author

John Updike was an American novelist known for his profound insights into middle-class life and his delicate narrative skills. His works spanned a wide range of genres from short stories to novels, including the classic 'Rabbit, Run' series and 'The Centaur'. more

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