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“The opportunity to think with another mind is my preferred mode of travel.”

Quote by Eula Biss

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Eula Biss is an American fiction writer born in 1977. Her works are known for their profound themes and unique narrative style. Biss's novels explore the relationship between individuals and society, power, and knowledge, often involving historical, political, and philosophical issues. more

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