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Quote by Emma Donoghue

“I'm named after Jane Austen's Emma, and I've always been able to relate to her. She's strong, confident but quite tactless.”

Quote by Emma Donoghue

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Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author renowned for her plays and novels. Her works are celebrated for their deep psychological insights and unique narrative style. Born on October 24, 1969, Donoghue's plays have been performed in several countries, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages. more

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