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“The most difficult and complicated part of the writing process is the beginning.”

Quote by A. B. Yehoshua

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A. B. Yehoshua is a distinguished Israeli novelist, born in December 1936. He is celebrated for his influential works in Israeli literature, which delve into the intricacies of Israeli society and history. more

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