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FICTION
Flesh and Grass
However swift, cruel or ugly the dying, death ever serves the immutable purpose: that which must perish will sustain life
March
1
1947
GERALD KERSH
Flesh and Grass
GERALD KERSH
March
1
1947
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FICTION
Flesh and Grass
However swift, cruel or ugly the dying, death ever serves the immutable purpose: that which must perish will sustain life
March
1
1947
GERALD KERSH
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