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Quote by Erica Jong

“Writing about sex turns out to be just writing about life.”

Quote by Erica Jong

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Erica Jong is a renowned American author, born on March 26, 1942. Her works, focusing on female perspectives and sexual liberation, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'How to Be a Woman'. more

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