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Elizabeth Hardwick

    July 27, 1916 – December 2, 2007

    Elizabeth Hardwick was a distinguished American literary critic and novelist. Her writings delve into the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of the psyche with sharp intelligence and precise prose. Beyond her fiction, she was a formidable essayist and critic, known for her incisive analyses of contemporary literature and her staunch defense of high artistic standards. As a co-founder of a significant literary journal, she played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual discourse surrounding literature in her era.

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    Sleepless Nights
    The best American essays 1986
    Seduction and Betrayal
    Dom Casmurro
    The Dolphin Letters, 1970-1979