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“I'll tell you about it because I am here and you are distant.”

Quote by Richard Brautigan

Book:Richard Brautigan's Trout Fishing in America, The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster, and In Watermelon Sugar

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Richard Brautigan's Trout Fishing in America, The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster, and In Watermelon Sugar

This compilation includes three works by Richard Brautigan: 'Trout Fishing in America', a narrative of a man's journey through the American West; 'The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster', a reflection on the contrast between technological advancement and human suffering; and 'In Watermelon Sugar', a series of prose poems that delve into the complexities of life and love. more

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Richard Brautigan

Richard Brautigan was an influential American novelist born on January 30, 1935, and died on September 14, 1984. Known for his unique literary style and profound depiction of the natural environment, he is considered one of the key figures of the Beat Generation and the Post-Beat Generation. more

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