“If you want to see what this nation is all about, you have to ride the rails. Look outside as you speed through, and you'll find the true face of America.' It was a joke, then, from the start. There was only darkness outside the windows on her journeys, and only ever would be darkness.”
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The Underground Railroad
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Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead is an American novelist known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into historical themes. His works cover a range of topics from slavery to modern urban life, with his 'New York Trilogy' and 'The Underground Railroad' being particularly notable. more
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