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Mark A. Cooper
Mark A. Cooper

Mark A. Cooper, born on March 25, 1963, is an accomplished author known for his profound insights and unique narrative style. His works span various genres and have made a significant impact on contemporary literature. more

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“He thought of that heroic Colonel Pontmercy . . . who had left upon every field of victory in Europe drops of that same blood which he, Marius, had in his veins, who had grown grey before his time in discipline and in command, who had lived with his sword-belt buckled, his epaulets falling on his breast, his cockade blackened by powder, his forehead wrinkled by the cap, in the barracks, in the camp, in the bivouac, in the ambulance, and who after twenty years had returned from the great wars with his cheek scarred, his face smiling, simple, tranquil, admirable, pure as a child, having done everything for France and nothing against her.”

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