History was what had happened; class was something you read… - Amit Chaudhuri

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History was what had happened; class was something you read about in a book.

Amit Chaudhuri

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Amit Chaudhuri (born May 15, 1962) is an Indian novelist, poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, singer and music composer.

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