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“New York is the meeting place of the peoples, the only city where you can hardly find a typical American.”

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Djuna Barnes
Djuna Barnes

Djuna Barnes, an American writer, was born on June 12, 1892, and died on June 18, 1982. She is known for her unique literary style and profound modernist thoughts. more

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