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The writings of a savage

This compilation delves into the introspective and often controversial thoughts of an author who challenges societal norms and expectations, offering readers a glimpse into a world of unapologetic self-expression and unorthodox ideas. more

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Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his distinctive use of color and symbolism. His works often depicted the landscapes and people of Tahiti, reflecting his longing for a primitive way of life. Gauguin is a significant figure in art history, profoundly influencing later artists. more

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“The missionary is no longer a man, a conscience. He is a corpse, in the hands of a confraternity, without family, without love, without any of the sentiments that are dear to us. Emasculated, in a sense, by his vow of chastity, he offers us the distressing spectacle of a man deformed and impotent or engaged in a stupid and useless struggle with the sacred needs of the flesh, a struggle which, seven times out of ten, leads him to sodomy, the gallows, or prison.”

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Book:The Intimate Journals of Paul Gauguin
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