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Quote by Geoffrey Wolff

“Every fictioneer re-invents the world because the facts, things or people of the received world are unacceptable.”

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Geoffrey Wolff
Geoffrey Wolff

Geoffrey Wolff, born in 1937, is an accomplished American novelist known for his profound character development and rich historical background. His works primarily focus on the changes in American society and culture. more

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