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“Try and write straight English; never using slang except in dialogue and then only when unavoidable. Because all slang goes sour in a short time. I only use swear words, for example, that have lasted at least a thousand years for fear of getting stuff that will be simply timely and then go sour.”

Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Book:Ernest Hemingway Selected Letters 1917-1961
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Ernest Hemingway Selected Letters 1917-1961

This volume presents a selection of letters written by Ernest Hemingway from 1917 to 1961, offering insights into his personal life, literary career, and thoughts on various subjects. more

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Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway

American author known for his concise and forceful writing style, as well as his profound insights into life. Hemingway's works cover a wide range of themes including war, adventure, and love, with notable titles such as 'The Old Man and the Sea' and 'A Farewell to Arms'. more

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