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“I mean, I don't know much about the Civil War, but whenever I think of that time—I mean, ever since Gone With the Wind I've had these fantasies about those generals, those gorgeous young Southern generals with their tawny mustaches and beards, and hair in ringlets, on horseback. And those beautiful girls in crinoline and pantalettes. You would never know that they ever fucked, from all you're able to read." She paused and squeezed my hand. "I mean, doesn't it just do something to you to think of one of those ravishing girls with that crinoline all in a fabulous tangle, and one of those gorgeous young officers—I mean, both of them fucking like crazy?" "Oh yes," I said with a shiver, "oh yes, it does. It enlarges one's sense of history.”

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Book:Sophie’s Choice
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William Styron
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William Styron was an American novelist known for his profound psychological insights and his depiction of Southern American life. His works often explore themes of race, class, and identity, with his novel 'Sophie's Choice' being particularly acclaimed for its nuanced portrayal of depression. more

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