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“Sometimes the essay is where we end up when everything that we know must change.”

Quote by John D'Agata

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John D'Agata is an American essayist known for his distinctive writing style and profound insights into the reality of the world. His works often explore the edges and limits of human existence, as well as the boundaries between language and truth. more

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