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Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa was an Italian writer, best known for his novel 'The Leopard'. His works often revolve around the lives of the aristocracy, offering profound insights into social change and human nature.

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“They are coming to teach us good manners,” I replied in English. “But they won’t succeed, because we think we are gods.”

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Book:The Leopard

Source: The Leopard

About the Author

Born: December 23, 1896
Died: July 23, 1957
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 21

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The LeopardRelated source material

The Leopard: Revised and with new materialRelated source material

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