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“When I wrote my book I wanted to love someone. I wanted to be in love. Now I know that I shall never be in love - and I no longer wish to be.”

Quote by Mary MacLane

Book:I Await the Devil's Coming: Annotated & Unexpurgated

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I Await the Devil's Coming: Annotated & Unexpurgated

This annotated and unexpurgated edition of the classic text provides an in-depth analysis and commentary, allowing readers to explore the original work in its entirety without any omissions or alterations. more

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Mary MacLane (May 1, 1881 - August 6, 1929) was an American writer known for her autobiographical work, 'Mary MacLane: Autobiography of a Female Impersonator'. Her work, praised for its honesty and bluntness, had a significant impact on American literature in the early 20th century. more

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