"The United States exists as a sovereign nation. 'America,' in contrast, exists as a myth of democracy and equal opportunity to live by, or as an ideal goal to reach."

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About Bharati Mukherjee

Bharati Mukherjee was an Indian-born American writer known for novels and short fiction about migration and identity. She taught literature and creative writing at major U.S. universities.

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