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“Everything that I write comes when it wants to, out of its own need and it dictates its form. I don't say, "I am going to write a novel."”

Quote by Sandra Cisneros

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Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros is an American writer known for her unique Latinx background and female perspective. Her works delve into issues of immigration, family, and society, with her most famous work being the short story collection 'The House on Mango Street'. Born on December 20, 1954, Cisneros began her writing career in the 1970s. more

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