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“When I remember my family, I always remember their backs. They were always indignantly leaving places.”

Quote by John Cheever

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John Cheever
John Cheever

John Cheever was an American novelist renowned for his short stories, which often focused on the lives and moral dilemmas of the middle class. His writing style was concise and profound, and he had a significant impact on 20th-century American literature. more

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