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“Art, he said, was a controlled madness...He said that books weren't made of themes, which you could write essays about, but of images that inserted themselves into your brain and replaced what you were seeing with your eyes.”

Quote by Steven Millhauser

Book:Dangerous Laughter
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Dangerous Laughter

This book delves into the complexities of laughter, examining its power and the potential dangers it can unleash in various contexts. more

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Steven Millhauser
Steven Millhauser

Steven Millhauser is an American novelist born on August 3, 1943. His works are known for their unique fantasy and literary techniques, blending reality and imagination to create captivating stories. more

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