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“In 1910, eighty-two-year-old Leo Tolstoy flees from his wife and dies in a railway station of exposure.”

Quote by Jon Winokur

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Jon Winokur is an American writer known for his humorous and insightful writing style. His works span across various genres including novels, essays, and poetry, and have been well-received by readers. more

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