“Invitations to speak upon public occasions are among my most grievous embarrassments. Why is it inferred that one is or can be a public speaker because she has written a book? Writing is a very private business. I do not know any other occupation which requires so much privacy unless it is a life of prayer or a life of crime.”
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Corra May Harris
Corra May Harris, an American writer born on March 17, 1869, and died on February 7, 1935. She is known for her unique literary style and profound insights into the lives of women. more
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