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“I am only a human. I plot. I scheme. I believe my own lies. I err. I sin. I look the other way even if something inside me dies. I get away with almost everything.               Why?                                                                 Because I am only a human.”

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White Noise

Don DeLillo's 'White Noise' is a critically acclaimed work that delves into the complexities of modern American life. The story follows Jack, a professor of semiotics, and his family as they navigate the surreal and often absurd aspects of contemporary society. The novel is known for its exploration of themes such as consumerism, media influence, and the erosion of privacy in the digital age. more

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Shruti Upadhaya

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