Greenwich Village as It Is, in Pearson’s Magazine (October 1916)
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New York is the meeting place of the peoples, the only city where you can hardly find a typical American.
— Djuna Barnes
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About Djuna Barnes
Djuna Barnes (June 12, 1892 – June 18, 1982) was an American novelist, poet, and playwright.
About Djuna Barnes
Djuna Barnes (June 12, 1892 – June 18, 1982) was an American novelist, poet, and playwright.
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