Who wrote in an 1852 novel “Any mind that is capable of a real sorrow is capable of good” Crossword Clue

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Who wrote in an 1852 novel “Any mind that is capable of a real sorrow is capable of good” Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists’ cause (1811-1896)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CAPABLE (adjective)
1. possibly accepting or permitting
2. have the skills and qualifications to do things well
SORROW (noun)
1. something that causes great unhappiness
2. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
SORROW (verb)
1. feel grief

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