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Lillian Hellman

by Deborah Martinson · 2005

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Presents the first biography of the playwright written with the full cooperation of her family, friends, and inner circle, and discusses the life and career of the controversial writer.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thispoliticspoliticsMore like thisLess of this
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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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playsplaysMore like thisLess of this

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