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“People who dress up in bizarre costumes have a savoir-vivre - not to mention the sort of personality disorder - that he admires.”

Quote by Thomas Pynchon

Book:Gravity’s Rainbow

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Gravity’s Rainbow

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Thomas Pynchon is an American novelist born on May 8, 1937. His works are known for their complex narrative structures, rich symbolism, and profound social criticism. His representative works include 'The Crying of Lot 49' and 'Gravity's Rainbow'. more

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