“When he had first known her, the violent decisiveness with which she judged people had charmed him. For Emma, people were enemies or protectors. Even though the charm had worn off, he sometimes envied her–her sense of others devoid of the kind of complex and enervating reflections he was given to–for within her limits she was clear while he, he thought, moved in a permanent blur.”
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Paula Fox was an American writer known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights. Her works often focus on female characters and their personal growth, as well as family relationships and identity. Fox's writing career spanned half a century, and her works have won numerous literary awards. more
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