Charles Scribner, Jr.
1921 - 1995
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Biography
Charles Scribner, Jr. was an American publisher known for his role in leading the publishing company Charles Scribner's Sons. He significantly contributed to the literary world by championing renowned authors like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Thomas Wolfe. Under his leadership, Scribner's became a prominent publishing house synonymous with quality literature and fine books. Scribner's commitment to nurturing talent and publishing exceptional works left a lasting impact on American literature.
Famous Quotes (5)
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There are no faster or firmer friendships than those formed between people who love the same books.
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The final test of a novel will be our affection for it, as it is the test of our friends.
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The love of good books is of immense importance.
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The difficulty in judging books is that the process is not a lead-pipe cinch. Some good things may be overlooked; others condemned.
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One must be wary of overvaluation for one should value truly only those books that one reads again.