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“You write in order to change the world ... if you alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change it.”

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James A. Baldwin
James A. Baldwin

James A. Baldwin was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright. His works explored themes of race, gender, sexuality, and the class structure of American society. Baldwin is known for his profound social criticism and insight into the human condition. more

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