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Mailer’s Letters Pack a Punch and a Surprising Degree of Sweetness

Naked and Dead

Norman Mailer was known for his toughness and temper, and his letters have plenty of that, but they also show his kindness and generosity with other writers.

Ronald K. Fried
Ronald K. Fried
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Ronald K. Fried

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