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“I am worn, down to the raw nub of my soul. Now is the time, o bitter beer, soothe my spirit; smooth mouth of whisky, tell me lies of truth; but better still, sweet wine, be harbinger of deep and dreamless sleep....”

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Book:The Bone People
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The Bone People

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Keri Hulme
Keri Hulme

Keri Hulme is a New Zealand writer known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insight. Her works often explore themes of personal identity, cultural conflict, and female experience, reflecting New Zealand's multicultural background. Born on March 9, 1947, Hulme's novel 'The Bone People' won the Man Booker Prize in 1985. more

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