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“John Brown first swam into my vision in the 1960s when I was a political activist in the civil rights movement and the anti-war movement at Chapel Hill, where I went to university.”

Quote by Russell Banks

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Russell Banks is an American writer known for his novels that often delve into social and political issues. His works are recognized for their profound character development and complex narrative structures. more

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