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“We are each born into a situation-a particular body (its race, sex, health...), a set of ancestors, a community, a nation-and born into the stories told of each of these.”

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Lewis Hyde
Lewis Hyde

Lewis Hyde is an American essayist and poet, known for his profound reflections on creativity, culture, and society. His work delves into the lives and work of artists, as well as the role of art in society. more

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