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“It is also one of the pleasures of oral biography, in that the reader, rather than editor, is jury.”

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George Plimpton
George Plimpton

George Plimpton, born on March 18, 1927, in New York, was an accomplished journalist and author. He was renowned for his unique literary style and in-depth reporting on sports, culture, and other fields. Plimpton's works often featured first-person narratives, giving readers the feeling of experiencing the story firsthand. His notable works include 'Paper Lion' and 'The Last Hero'. more

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