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“The flesh would shrink and go, the blood would dry, but no one believes in his mind of minds or heart of hearts that the pictures do stop.”

Quote by Saul Bellow

Book:Ravelstein
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Ravelstein

The story follows the life of a prominent academic and his close circle of friends, offering a poignant and humorous look at the passage of time and the enduring bonds between individuals. more

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Saul Bellow
Saul Bellow

Saul Bellow, born on June 10, 1915, in Canada, was an American Jewish writer. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and unique sense of humor. Bellow won the Nobel Prize in Literature. His representative works include 'Herzog', 'The Adventures of Augie March', and 'Henderson the Rain King'. more

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