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The speaker says she has recently completed an essay about William Maxwell. She also makes clear that she respects his work a great deal. The quote is a simple statement of admiration and recent activity.
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About Donna Tartt
American novelist
Donna Tartt is an American novelist known for her three novels, The Secret History, The Little Friend, and The Goldfinch. Her work has made her a notable figure in contemporary American fiction. The Secret History appeared in 1992, followed by The Little Friend in 2002 and The Goldfinch in 2013. The Goldfinch won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was later adapted into a 2019 film. In 2014, Time magazine included her on its list of the 100 Most Influential People.
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