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“He calls for food. Who will feed me? I, who have fed so many, am hungry. Bring me food. Let there be food. Oysters on a silver salver. He drinks them from their shells. Sweet skewers of pork with a peanut glaze. He tears them with his teeth. Filo parcels of feta and spinach. He breaks them with his hands. His prayer is answered. The feast surrounds him.”

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Book:In the Kitchen
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In the Kitchen

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Monica Ali
Monica Ali

Monica Ali is a British writer renowned for her novel 'Brick Lane', which explores the lives of Bangladeshi immigrants in the UK. Her works often delve into themes of identity, cultural conflict, and women's experiences. more

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