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A novel of total absorption, a heroic achievement, and one—despite the modesty of its author—destined for literary transcendence. He grew up on the street, a high school dropout. In 1938 he left his mother and sister behind in Vienna and fled on foot to France, where later he was put... read more

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First Sentence

In the beginning was a conversation.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Michael Hofman (Author)
  2. Fred Wander
 

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