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Quote by Malcolm Cowley

“Writing offers fairly large rewards to a few successful people, but the rewards come late, and most writers are failures.”

Quote by Malcolm Cowley

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American novelist born on August 24, 1898, and died on March 27, 1989. Malcolm Cowley is known for his profound insights into American literature and society, with his works often set against historical backdrops, depicting the lives and emotions of characters. more

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