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“Local color has a fatal tendency to remain local; but it is also true that the universal often borders on the void”

Quote by Hervey Allen

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Hervey Allen was an American author born on December 8, 1889, and died on December 28, 1949. He was known for his short stories and essays, which were characterized by humor and wit. more

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