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“I suppose it is a gift, being young, but it isn't special. We've all got it, early in life.”

Quote by Edna Ferber

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Edna Ferber was an American novelist renowned for her rich imagination and profound social insight. Her works often feature female protagonists, exploring the status and roles of women in society. Her representative works include 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Anna Karenina'. more

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