William T. Vollmann

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Michael Silverblatt

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The Royal Family (Viking)

William Vollmann's growing sense of mystical Christianity is bringing him closer to Dostoevsky. This new work centers on Vollmann's compassion for the downtrodden, his sympathy for prostitutes and his deep sense of himself as a born sinner.

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William T. Vollmann: author, 'The Royal Family'

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