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I fell in love with Steinbeck's view of the bums, hobos, abandoned children, prostitutes, and layabouts. He sees them as saints, as the beatitudes, as gorgeous perfect souls. When he writes, I can see it, too. Which is one of the most amazing things a writer can do. I heart Steinbeck. ...more
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