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“Reading someone else's newspaper is like sleeping with someone else's wife. Nothing seems to be precisely in the right place, and when you find what you are looking for, it is not clear then how to respond to it.”

Quote by Malcolm Bradbury

Book:Stepping Westward
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Stepping Westward

This book explores the experiences and challenges faced by individuals as they migrate westward across the United States, offering insights into the cultural and social changes of the time. more

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Malcolm Bradbury
Malcolm Bradbury

Malcolm Bradbury was an English author known for his science fiction and postmodernist literature. His works often explore themes of technology, culture, and social change, with 'W------+Z' and 'The History Man' being his most famous novels. more

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