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Quote by Ellen Glasgow

“Women like to sit down with trouble - as if it were knitting.”

Quote by Ellen Glasgow

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Ellen Glasgow, an American novelist, was born on April 22, 1873, and died on November 21, 1945. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical portrayal of the Southern society. more

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