“Books are not men and yet they are alive.”
Quote by Stephen Vincent Benet
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Stephen Vincent Benet
Stephen Vincent Benet was an American poet, novelist, and playwright. Known for his rich imagination and profound emotional depth, his works include notable poems and novels such as 'John Brown's Body' and 'America'. more
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