“I think it's important to leave spaces in a story for readers to fill in from their own experience.”
Quote by Annie Proulx
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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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