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“When you sell a man a book you don't sell him just 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life.”

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Christopher Morley
Christopher Morley

Christopher Morley was an American journalist and writer, born on May 5, 1890, in Pennsylvania, and died on March 28, 1957. Known for his humorous and witty writing style, Morley is considered an important figure in American literature of the 20th century. more

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