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“The village of Holcomb stands on the high wheat plans of western Kansas, a lonesome area that other Kansans call 'out there.’”
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“He turned out the light and went into Jem’s room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.”
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Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
I recall several passages from East of Eden and Grapes that completely blew me away, but this is one I could easily find.
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I’m in the middle of Grapes currently… it’s depressing as hell to see how little has changed.