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“A concern with 'public morality' is - if not the last refuge of a scoundrel - the first foray of the fascist.”

Quote by Erica Jong

Book:What Do Women Want?: Essays by Erica Jong

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What Do Women Want?: Essays by Erica Jong

This book is a compilation of essays written by Erica Jong, delving into the multifaceted nature of women's aspirations and lives. more

Author

Erica Jong is a renowned American author, born on March 26, 1942. Her works, focusing on female perspectives and sexual liberation, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'How to Be a Woman'. more

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