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“I am not good. I am not virtuous. I am not sympathetic. I am not generous. I am merely and above all a creature of intense passionate feeling. I feel—everything. It is my genius. It burns me like fire.”

Quote by Mary MacLane

Book:Tender Darkness: A Mary MacLane Sampler

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Tender Darkness: A Mary MacLane Sampler

This sampler compiles selected works from Mary MacLane, showcasing her candid and often poignant reflections on life, love, and personal growth. more

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Mary MacLane (May 1, 1881 - August 6, 1929) was an American writer known for her autobiographical work, 'Mary MacLane: Autobiography of a Female Impersonator'. Her work, praised for its honesty and bluntness, had a significant impact on American literature in the early 20th century. more

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