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“No use in trying to please everybody. No use in trying to please critics. Live under you own hat. Don't be led away by those howls about realism. Remember- pinewoods are just as real as pigsties, and a darn sight pleasanter to be in.”

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Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author renowned for her children's literature, particularly the 'Anne of Green Gables' series. Her works are celebrated for their refreshing style and profound insights into human nature. more

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