William Saroyan: a writer's declaration

May 22, 2012

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Updated: Jun 11

I’m reading a lot of the unique writings of William Saroyan at the moment. There’s something so modern and yet timeless about his work; his voice is so fresh and individual he’s truly inspiring. Other writers and aspiring writers might take heart from this, from 1956: "A writer's declaration"...

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William Saroyan: a writer's declaration

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