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“Why don't you like the foods I like?" he asks sometimes. "Why don't you like the foods I make?" I answer.”

Quote by Lydia Davis

Book:Almost No Memory: Stories

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Almost No Memory: Stories

This book compiles a series of short narratives that delve into the complexities of human memory and the impact it has on individual identity. The stories may vary in style and setting, but they collectively examine how memory shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. more

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Lydia Davis is an American writer born on July 15, 1947. Known for her concise and refined style, Davis is renowned for her short story writing. Her works have won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the MacArthur Genius Grant. more

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