"An adult cannot give up what a child could not understand in the first place."
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About Alice Munro
Alice Munro is a renowned Canadian short story writer who is celebrated for her masterful storytelling and exploration of the human condition. Born in 1931 in Ontario, Munro's works often focus on the complexities of interpersonal relationships, the trials of life in small-town Ontario, and the challenges faced by women in society. Throughout her career, she has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013, making her the first Canadian woman to receive this honor.
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