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Metaphors and Similes are the beginning of the democratic system of envy.

Giannina Braschi

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Giannina Braschi
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: February 5
Actor
Essayist
Journalist
Novelist
Poet
Tennis Player
University Teacher
Writer
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Metaphors
Metaphor
Envy
Democratic
Beginning
System
Similes
Simile

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