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“All his life he had managed in such ways to disconnect himself from things which he couldn't escape and which threatened to define him in a way in which he didn't want to be defined, and go on untouched, untouched by things that should have touched him, hurt him, burned him.”

Quote by Earl Lovelace

Book:The Dragon Can't Dance

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The Dragon Can't Dance

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Earl Lovelace is a Jamaican novelist known for his profound insights into the social and cultural landscape of the Caribbean. His works often explore themes of race, class, and colonialism, with his most famous novel being 'The Dragon Can't Dance'. more

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