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“In an age like ours, which is not given to letter-writing, we forget what an important part it used to play in people's lives.”

Quote by Anatole Broyard

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Anatole Broyard
Anatole Broyard

Anatole Broyard was an American writer and critic renowned for his contributions to literature and cultural commentary. Born on July 16, 1920, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he passed away on October 11, 1990. Broyard's career spanned several decades, during which he made a substantial impact on the literary world. more

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