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“There was the noise itself, which he thought of vaguely as the noise of classical music, sameish and rhetorical, full of feelings people surely never had”

Quote by Alan Hollinghurst

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Alan Hollinghurst

Alan Hollinghurst, born on May 26, 1954, is a renowned British novelist known for his intricate psychological portrayals and profound insights into the social changes of his time. His works, particularly focusing on the lives of gay men, have earned him critical acclaim. His notable works include 'The Swimming-Pool Library' and 'The Line of Beauty', both of which won the Booker Prize. more

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