as quoted by Tracy Daugherty in an interview, Splice Today, 2 Sept 2009.
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I am never needlessly obscure—I am needfully obscure, when I am obscure.
— Donald Barthelme
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About Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme (April 7, 1931 – July 23, 1989) was an American author known for his postmodern short stories and novels.
About Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme (April 7, 1931 – July 23, 1989) was an American author known for his postmodern short stories and novels.
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