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“The amount of meaning you get into a sentence, the dimensions and intensity of the impression you make a paragraph carry, are most extraordinary.... You once told me you were not a natural writer—my God! You have plainly mastered the craft, of course; but you needed far more than craftsmanship for this. [about The Great Gatsby]”

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Maxwell Perkins
Maxwell Perkins

Maxwell Perkins was a renowned American editor, born on September 20, 1884, and died on June 17, 1947. His contributions to the literary world were primarily in guiding and supporting several famous authors, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Perkins was known for his deep understanding of literary works and his editing skills. more

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