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The Collected Stories

This book is a compilation of short stories, showcasing a range of narratives and styles from different authors. more

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Grace Paley
Grace Paley

Grace Paley was an American writer born on December 11, 1922, and passed away on August 22, 2007. Known for her concise language and profound emotional depth, her works primarily focus on family, love, and social issues. more

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“They say that love and tears are learned without any master; and I may say that there is no great need of studying at the court to learn envy and revenge.”

“writing is about doing something very close to the bone. It's about shocking yourself. When I write, I like to make myself cry, laugh - I like to give myself an experience. I see a lot of writing out there that's very safe. But if you're not scaring yourself, why would you think that you'd be scaring anybody else? If you're not coming to a revelation about your place in the universe, why would you think anyone else would?”