“Literature offered a safe circumscribed outlet for sadness.”
Quote by Richard Brookhiser
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Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln
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Richard Brookhiser
Richard Brookhiser is an American journalist and author known for his research and writing on historical figures. Born on February 23, 1955, he graduated from Columbia University and has worked for media outlets such as National Review and The Wall Street Journal. His work covers a range of topics from George Washington to modern political figures. more
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