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“It is only through the confining act of writing that the immensity of the nonwritten becomes legible”

Quote by Italo Calvino

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Italo Calvino
Italo Calvino

Italian writer and journalist, known for his unique narrative style and rich imagination. Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, whose works have had a profound impact on literature both in Italy and around the world. more

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