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Flannery O'Connor

Writing a novel is a terrible experience, during which the hair often falls out and the teeth decay.

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Flannery O'Connor is describing the process of writing a novel as extremely difficult and stressful, causing physical and emotional strain. She uses vivid imagery of hair falling out and teeth decaying to emphasize how exhausting and damaging the experience can feel.

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