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“I was given the ability to create stories and characters. That's my part of the long chain of writers, publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, and a host of others who eventually deliver literature to the world. I want to do for others what Eudora Welty did for me.”

Quote by Karl Marlantes

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Karl Marlantes is an American author born on December 24, 1944. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical reflections on war. more

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