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“Self-parody is the first portent of age.”

Quote by Larry McMurtry

Book:Some Can Whistle

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Some Can Whistle

This book delves into the complexities of societal structures and individual character, offering a critical examination of the human condition within a specific historical and cultural context. more

Author

American novelist known for his profound portrayal of life in the American Southwest. His works, including 'Lolita' and 'The Lonesome Dove', have won numerous Pulitzer Prizes. more

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