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“I had always been so much taken with the way all English people I knew always were going to see their lawyer. Even if they have no income and do not earn anything they always have a lawyer.”

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Book:Wars I have seen
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Wars I have seen

This book delves into the personal accounts and reflections of the author, providing a unique perspective on the complexities and human impact of war. more

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Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein, an American writer born on February 3, 1874, and died on July 27, 1946. She is renowned for her unique writing style and her influence on modernist literature. more

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