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“The times are so peculiar now, so mediaeval so unreasonable that for the first time in a hundred years truth is really stranger than fiction. Any truth.”

Quote by Gertrude Stein

Book:Wars I have seen

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Wars I have seen

This book delves into the personal accounts and reflections of the author, providing a unique perspective on the complexities and human impact of war. more

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Gertrude Stein, an American writer born on February 3, 1874, and died on July 27, 1946. She is renowned for her unique writing style and her influence on modernist literature. more

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Source: Writings, 1932-1946

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Book:Wars I have seen

Source: Wars I have seen

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Book:Writings, 1932-1946

Source: Writings, 1932-1946

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