“In spite of his innocuous appearance, and a manner that matches it—amused, offhand, self-deprecating—Edwin is a figure of power in the children’s book world and a formidable critic of both juvenile and adult literature: learned, sharp-witted, and, when he chooses, sharp-tongued.”
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American novelist born on September 3, 1926. Alison Lurie is known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound insights into American social culture. more
“It's hard to come for someplace or someone you're not proud of.”
“Goethe’s poems are like tiny paintings in beautiful frames” or “Lenz must write on a typewriter.”