“First, there is the person one thinks he is and the appearance one thinks he has. Then there is the thing one actually is, and there is that which the others think, and here a myriad-faced being arose in her thought, but the second came back as being more difficult to know, for what eyes would see it and where would it stay?”
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Elizabeth Madox Roberts
Elizabeth Madox Roberts was an American novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound portrayals of Southern American life. Her works are characterized by complex characters and emotionally rich narratives. more
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