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“The line of traffic advancing towards the rising sun looked like a procession of the returning dead. Every one of them, solitaries in clean shirts, smoking, checking mirrors to see if their reflections were still there, wore dark glasses.”

Quote by Iain Sinclair

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Iain Sinclair
Iain Sinclair

Iain Sinclair is a British writer known for his profound insights into the culture of London. His works encompass novels, poetry, essays, and travel literature, often exploring historical, political, and social issues. more

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