From a Basement on a Hill

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Leaving lifelong L.A., via finca under a volcano, to Oregon Trail's end. Lit-crit-culture

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About John L. Murphy

Born Los Angeles to Irish parents. Taught humanities 1984-on. Review literary culture. Ecuador detour, end of Oregon Trail.

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