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“Gide and I have attained such perfect intellectual communion that I experience the appropriate labor pains for every thought he gives birth to!”

Quote by Susan Sontag

Book:Reborn: Journals and Notebooks, 1947-1963

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Reborn: Journals and Notebooks, 1947-1963

This book is a compilation of the author's journals and notebooks, offering a glimpse into their personal life and reflections during the specified time period. more

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Susan Sontag was an American writer, critic, and photographer. Known for her unique literary style and profound thinking, her work spans various fields including literature, art, and politics. Born on January 16, 1933, she passed away on December 28, 2004. more

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Source: Reborn: Journals and Notebooks, 1947-1963

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Source: Reborn: Journals and Notebooks, 1947-1963