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“The carnal contact side by side, from heel to armpit, brings shudders that shake up nature like the flights of nocturnal birds.”

Quote by Louis Aragon

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Louis Aragon
Louis Aragon

Louis Aragon was a French poet, novelist, playwright, and literary critic. Born on October 3, 1897, and died on December 24, 1982, he was a leading figure in the Surrealist movement and is known for his unique poetic style and profound political consciousness. more

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