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One's fantasy goes for a walk and returns with a bride.

Bernard Malamud

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Bernard Malamud
Age: 71 †
Born: 1914
Born: April 26
Died: 1986
Died: March 18
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University Teacher
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Fantasy
Walk
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Brides
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