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“We are a people who do not want to keep much of the past in our heads. It is considered unhealthy in America to remember mistakes, neurotic to think about them, psychotic to dwell on them.”

Quote by Lillian Hellman

Work

Scoundrel time

This historical fiction novel follows the escapades of a notorious scoundrel, depicting his cunning, cunning, and often humorous escapades against a backdrop of a bygone era. more

Author

Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman

Lillian Hellman was an American playwright and screenwriter, renowned for her dramatic works and political activism. Her plays frequently delved into themes of political intrigue and personal morality, making her a significant figure in American theater during the mid-20th century. more

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