Lydia Davis
1947
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Biography
Lydia Davis is an American writer known for her concise and innovative works. She is acclaimed for her short stories that often experiment with form and language, challenging traditional narrative structures. Davis is also a highly regarded translator of French literature into English, notably for her translations of Marcel Proust and Gustave Flaubert. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Man Booker International Prize.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
If you are a writer, your first duty, a duty you owe to yourself and your readers, and to your writing itself, is to become wonderful.
2
I have many favorite words, but I'm not sure that I love any words.
3
I've always been much more interested in literature than in life.
4
Why does one begin to write? Because she feels misunderstood, I guess. Because it never comes out clearly enough when she tries to speak.
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In fact, in some ways, I love the invention and the creativity of writing fiction.