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“If you do not have an alert and curious interest in character and dramatic situation, if you have no visual imagination and are unable to distinguish between honest emotional reactions and sentimental approaches to life, you will never write a competent short story.”

Quote by Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien

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Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien

Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien, born in 1890 in Ireland, was a renowned author. His works spanned various genres including novels, poetry, and drama, and he was known for his unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. more

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