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Hervey Allen, an American author, is best known for his historical novel Anthony Adverse, which won critical acclaim for its depth and vivid storytelling. Allen's ability to blend history with rich character development inspired generations of writers and readers alike. His work reminds us of the power of literature to bring history to life and the importance of perseverance in crafting meaningful stories. Allen's legacy encourages authors to explore the complexities of human history and to create narratives that captivate and educate while entertaining.
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"In a continent but recently settled, many parts of which have as yet little historical or cultural background, the material for this volume has been gathered from a section that was one of the first to be colonized."

History, First
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"Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits."

Middle-age, Senses
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"Legends are material to be moulded, and not facts to be recorded."

Fact, Facts, Legends
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"Here the Frenchman, Spaniard, and Englishman all passed, leaving each his legend; and a brilliant and more or less feudal civilization with its aristocracy and slaves has departed with the economic system upon which it rested."

Civilization, Aristocracy
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