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FICTION
The Real Viennese Schmalz
The refugee knew old Vienna, but how could he write about the Blue Danube when he remembered it red with blood?
September
1
1941
BUDD WILSON SCHULBERG
The Real Viennese Schmalz
BUDD WILSON SCHULBERG
September
1
1941
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FICTION
The Real Viennese Schmalz
The refugee knew old Vienna, but how could he write about the Blue Danube when he remembered it red with blood?
September
1
1941
BUDD WILSON SCHULBERG
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