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Quote: Edgar Rice Burroughs
A wholesaler of pencil-sharpeners, Edgar Rice Burroughs knew nothing of writing when he penned his first story…
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Quote: Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert’s letters are considered one of the finest bodies of letters in French literature.
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The Price of Loyalty
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Quote: Anne Rice
Anne Rice is author of 27 books and best known for her Vampire Chronicles series which began with Interview with the Vampire in 1976.
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Dan Poynter (1938–2015) was an American author, consultant, publisher, and parachute designer…
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