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“Fourteen years in the professor dodge has taught me that one can argue ingeniously on behalf of any theory, applied to any piece of literature. This is rarely harmful, because normally no-one reads such essays.”

Quote by Robert B. Parker

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Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker was an American crime writer known for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by tight plots, complex characters, and unique crime scenes, with his most famous character being the private detective Spencer Herrick. more

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