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Quote by Nelson Algren

“Never eat in a place called 'Mom's'.”

Quote by Nelson Algren

Book:The Devil's Stocking

Work

The Devil's Stocking

In this enigmatic novel, a protagonist becomes entangled in a web of dark desires and supernatural occurrences, as they unravel the secrets hidden within a cursed item known as The Devil's Stocking. more

Author

Nelson Algren was an American film writer born on March 28, 1909, and died on May 9, 1981. He is known for his profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in American society. more

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