Men always say there is no female Shakespeare. ' 'Humph! You study the fellows who say that, and … - Miles Franklin

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Venezuela is another place I'd like very much to go, which is proving very difficult. I have not been there to make a show and I'd like to, very much.

Miles Franklin

Men always say there is no female Shakespeare. ' 'Humph! You study the fellows who say that, and you'll see they are a long way from being Shakespeares themselves. Why shouldn't women have the same privilege?

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