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“Biographers, the quick in pursuit of the dead, research, organize, fill in, contradict, and make in this way a sort of completed picture puzzle with all the scramble turned into a blue eye and the parts of the right leg fitted together.”

Quote by Elizabeth Hardwick

Work

Sight-readings: American Fictions

This compilation of American fiction features a variety of narratives that delve into the complexities and nuances of contemporary American society, offering readers a glimpse into the lives and experiences of its diverse inhabitants. more

Author

Elizabeth Hardwick
Elizabeth Hardwick

Elizabeth Hardwick was an American novelist known for her profound psychological insights and portrayals of the female experience. Her works often explore love, marriage, and art, and how these themes affect individuals and society. more

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