“The reason life is so strange is that so often people have no choice.”
Quote by William Maxwell
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William Maxwell
William Maxwell, born on August 16, 1908, was an accomplished editor and writer from the United States. His contributions to the literary world were primarily in the editing and promotion of author's works, particularly during his tenure at The New Yorker magazine, where he had a profound impact on the growth of many modern authors. more
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