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“Heimat. The word mean home in German, the place where one was born. But the term also conveys a subtler nuance, a certain tenderness. One's Heimat is not merely a matter of geography; it is where one's heart lies.” HeartMeanMatterHomeLyingCertainTermBornTendernessGeographyNuance Book:The Best Contemporary Women's Fiction: Six Novels Source: The Best Contemporary Women's Fiction: Six Novels
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