“As others grown more intelligent under stress, I grow heavy, as if I were an animal on a chain.”
Quote by Lillian Hellman
Work
An Unfinished Woman: A Memoir
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Lillian Hellman
Lillian Hellman was an American playwright and screenwriter, renowned for her dramatic works and political activism. Her plays frequently delved into themes of political intrigue and personal morality, making her a significant figure in American theater during the mid-20th century. more
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