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Name: Empire of the Senseless
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Author: Kathy Acker

📘 Empire of the Senseless by Kathy Acker

Kathy Acker’s novel, noted in the New York Times, follows its characters through scenes of violence, exploring the themes that define modern life.

First publish date: 1988

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Kathy Acker

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