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“There is a door, but it is standing open, permanently. If you were to walk through it and didn't like what was on the other side you could turn and come back to the place you started from. What is done can be undone.”

Quote by William Maxwell

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So Long, See You Tomorrow

This novel delves into the complexities of memory, loss, and the passage of time through the eyes of its protagonist. more

Author

William Maxwell
William Maxwell

William Maxwell, born on August 16, 1908, was an accomplished editor and writer from the United States. His contributions to the literary world were primarily in the editing and promotion of author's works, particularly during his tenure at The New Yorker magazine, where he had a profound impact on the growth of many modern authors. more

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