“Everywhere was the atmosphere of a long debauch that had to end; the orchestras played too fast, the stakes were too high at the gambling tables, the players were so empty, so tired, secretly hoping to vanish together into sleep and ... maybe wake on a very distant morning and hear nothing, whatever, no shouting or crooning, find all things changed.”
Quote by Malcolm Cowley
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Exile's Return: A Literary Odyssey of the 1920s
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Malcolm Cowley
American novelist born on August 24, 1898, and died on March 27, 1989. Malcolm Cowley is known for his profound insights into American literature and society, with his works often set against historical backdrops, depicting the lives and emotions of characters. more
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