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“The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation.”

Quote by Stephen Crane

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Stephen Crane was a prominent American author of the late 19th century, known for his realistic style and profound portrayals of war and poverty. His most famous work, 'The Red Badge of Courage,' is considered one of the greatest war novels in American literary history. more

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