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“Well, I remember this girl. I am not whole without her. I am not alive without her. When she was with me I was more alive than I have ever been, and not only when she was pleasant either. Even when we were fighting I was whole.”

Quote by John Steinbeck

Book:Travels with Charley and Later Novels, 1947-1962

Work

Travels with Charley and Later Novels, 1947-1962

This compilation includes the renowned travelogue 'Travels with Charley,' which recounts the author's cross-country journey with his dog, and several other novels written during the specified period. more

Author

John Steinbeck was an American author renowned for his profound depiction of American society and the lives of farmers. His works often explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and human nature. Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his significant contribution to American literature. more

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