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The great American novel, yes. A still relevant story about how the idealist becomes tainted by his involvement in politics, and what it's like for his most ardent followers to wake up to that, yes. Richly drawn characters who earn your empathy, absolutely.
But my reason for loving this book is as simple as the fact that Warren's language is some of the most sensuous, essentially Southern prose that I've read. ...more
But my reason for loving this book is as simple as the fact that Warren's language is some of the most sensuous, essentially Southern prose that I've read. ...more

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