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Richard Flanagan is an Australian novelist known for his profound character development and rich narrative techniques. His works often explore themes of history, family, and personal identity, with novels like 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' and 'The Rich Boy' receiving widespread acclaim.

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“The most important thing is our dignity. If we have that we can survive on bread and water.”

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Book:Notes on an Exodus

Source: Notes on an Exodus

“Refugees are not like you and me. They are you and me. That terrible river of the wretched and damned flowing through Europe is my family. And there is no time in the future in which they might be helped. The only time we have is now.”

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Book:Notes on an Exodus

Source: Notes on an Exodus

“One small boy jumps over a table, pulls his jumper and shirt up, and turns his back to us to show where shrapnel wounded him when he was three. His classmates shriek with laughter.”

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Book:Notes on an Exodus

Source: Notes on an Exodus

About the Author

Born: 1961
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 62

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