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“The world is telling you through The New York Times and The New York Review of Books "You must shut up. You must never appear again. Because you are not relevant to us." So you have to fight their attempt to destroy you, fight to continue feeling.”

Quote by James Purdy

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James Purdy was an American novelist born on July 17, 1914, and passed away on March 13, 2009. Known for his profound psychological portrayals and his focus on marginalized characters, his works have left a lasting impact on American literature. more

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