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“But what did it mean to find me, a slave, dreaming amid those books?”

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Book:The Water Dancer

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The Water Dancer

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Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates is an American writer known for his insightful social commentary and literary works. His writings often focus on themes of race, history, and social justice, with his most famous work being 'Between the World and Me', which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2015. more

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