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“I start with a tingle, a kind of feeling of the story I will write. Then come the characters, and they take over, they make the story.”

Quote by Isak Dinesen

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Isak Dinesen
Isak Dinesen

Isak Dinesen, known originally as Karen Blixen, was a Danish author renowned for her distinctive literary style and profound insights into human nature. Her works, which blend elements of realism and surrealism, are characterized by their brevity and depth. Born on April 17, 1885, and passing away on September 7, 1962, Dinesen spent her childhood and youth in Africa, an experience that profoundly influenced her writing. more

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