The war has used up words. — Henry James

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The war has used up words.

Henry James

1915

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World War I Horrors of war War

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1915

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Henry James

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James, Henry. "Henry James's First Interview," interviewed by Preston Lockwood. New York Times, 21 Mar. 1915

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