“California belongs to Joan Didion. Not the California where everyone wears aviator sunglasses, owns a Jacuzzi and buys his clothes on Rodeo Drive. But California in the sense of the West. The old West where Manifest Destiny was an almost palpable notion that was somehow tied to the land and the climate and one's own family-an unspoken belief that was passed down to children in stories and sayings.”
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Michiko Kakutani
Michiko Kakutani is a prominent literary critic whose insightful reviews have had a profound impact on the literary world. Born on January 9, 1955, she has been a key figure in the field for several decades, known for her influential and often controversial opinions on literature. more
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