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James Salter wrote sumptuous descriptions of meals, houses, and ejaculations. But his greatest subject was failure
James Salter wrote sumptuous descriptions of meals, houses, and ejaculations. But his greatest subject was failure

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James Salter wrote sumptuous descriptions of meals, houses, and ejaculations. But his greatest subject was failure . . .

James Salter wrote sumptuous descriptions of meals, houses, and ejaculations. But his greatest subject was failure

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