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“Prin liniștea ei, din care lipsea orice nuanță de surpriză, prin simplitatea ei, izbutea să înlăture orice convenție, făcându-l să înțeleagă cât de firesc era, pentru doi vechi prieteni care aveau să-și spună atâtea, să caute să fie singuri.”

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Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton

American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more

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