Jesmyn Ward Quotes
The reason that I like to use classical myths as models is because African American writers and African American stories are usually understood as occurring in some kind of vacuum - because of slavery.
Jesmyn Ward
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Truth never pleads or compromises or wavers. It invites and awaits your acceptance.
Vernon Howard
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Don McLean
The reason that I like to use classical myths as models is because African American writers and African American stories are usually understood as occurring in some kind of vacuum - because of slavery.
Jesmyn Ward
