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“Writing a novel, I am making is an object that has a life and identity of its own, apart from me.”

Quote by Jay Neugeboren

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Jay Neugeboren, born on May 30, 1938, is an American novelist known for his profound psychological insights and his focus on social issues in his works. more

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