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“One boy's footprints are not long in being lost in the snow, in the steadily falling snow of the shortest day, the longest night; they are lost as soon as they are made. And once again the heath is clothed in drifting white. And there is no ghost, save the one ghost that lives in the heart of a motherless boy, till his footprints disappear.”

Quote by Halldór Laxness

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Halldór Laxness

Halldór Laxness was an Icelandic writer renowned for his unique literary style and profound insights into social reality. His works extensively covered historical, religious, and philosophical themes, profoundly influencing Icelandic literature. more

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