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FICTION
Ronnie on the Mound
Celebrating, in the clichés of ritual, one of the rites of spring
May
1
1958
JACK KEROUAC
ROBERT WEAVER
Ronnie on the Mound
JACK KEROUAC
May
1
1958
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FICTION
Ronnie on the Mound
Celebrating, in the clichés of ritual, one of the rites of spring
May
1
1958
JACK KEROUAC
ROBERT WEAVER
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