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Beginners by Raymond Carver | Book review

Raymond Carver

Where does a writer's voice come from? From the intuitive stylistic choices that the author makes on the page? We like to think so – it's what lends the most recognisable of prose styles their authenticity. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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