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“Mixed with the love we hold for our native country is the fact that it is the place where we were raised, and, should anything have gone a little wrong in this process, we will be reminded of this fault, by the scene of the crime, until the day we die.”

Quote by John Cheever

Book:The Stories of John Cheever (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

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The Stories of John Cheever (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

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John Cheever was an American novelist renowned for his short stories, which often focused on the lives and moral dilemmas of the middle class. His writing style was concise and profound, and he had a significant impact on 20th-century American literature. more

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