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“The world comes second hand - fifth hand - to us and the illusion that it is fresh because it is shown as a picture of an actual place or is given as a 'true account' by some reporter who claims to have been 'there' divides man into incalculable parts without any true center.”

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Josephine Herbst
Josephine Herbst

Josephine Herbst was an American writer known for her novels and essays that often explored social and political issues, reflecting the social changes in the United States during the 20th century. Born on March 5, 1892, she passed away on January 28, 1969. more

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