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POLITICS
In the Days of Mr. Roosevelt
Everywhere the same voice. Everywhere the same hope
December
1
1983
Saul Bellow
Michel Guire Vaka
In the Days of Mr. Roosevelt
Saul Bellow
December
1
1983
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POLITICS
In the Days of Mr. Roosevelt
Everywhere the same voice. Everywhere the same hope
December
1
1983
Saul Bellow
Michel Guire Vaka
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