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The Hour of the Star, or A hora da estrela By by Clarice Lispector Review By Isabel Jordan The name might be unfamiliar to many readers in the United States, but Clarice Lispector is a giant in South American literature. Born in Ukraine and raised in Brazil, Clarice became one of the most influential voices of her generation. When I was growing up, I wanted nothing to do with her books. Clarice was “my mom’s thing.” My mom was obsessed with her, especially the poetry. But as

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