“[H]e could see the island of Manhattan off to the left. The towers were jammed together so tightly, he could feel the mass and stupendous weight.Just think of the millions, from all over the globe, who yearned to be on that island, in those towers, in those narrow streets! There it was, the Rome, the Paris, the London of the twentieth century, the city of ambition, the dense magnetic rock, the irresistible destination of all those who insist on being where things are happening-and he was among the victors!”
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The Bonfire of the Vanities
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Tom Wolfe
Tom Wolfe, an American author born on March 2, 1931, is renowned for his unique writing style and insightful observations of American society and culture. His works often focus on the changes in American society and culture, with a distinctive narrative approach and rich details that depict the diversity and complexity of American society. His notable works include 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test' and 'The Right Stuff'. more
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