“The writer is a writer because he cannot help it. It is a compulsion.”
Quote by Edna Ferber
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Edna Ferber
Edna Ferber was an American novelist renowned for her rich imagination and profound social insight. Her works often feature female protagonists, exploring the status and roles of women in society. Her representative works include 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Anna Karenina'. more
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