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“IDÉE POUR UN COURT DOCUMENTAIRE Des représentants de l'industrie alimentaire essayent d'ouvrir leurs emballages.”

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Lydia Davis
Lydia Davis

Lydia Davis is an American writer born on July 15, 1947. Known for her concise and refined style, Davis is renowned for her short story writing. Her works have won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the MacArthur Genius Grant. more

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