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“Why is it, Waldemar," I would ask him, "that whenever something here is so beautiful, I just want to die?" "Because it reminds you of the other place," Waldemar would say to me. "The most beautiful place of all.”

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Book:Homesick for Another World
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Ottessa Moshfegh
Ottessa Moshfegh

Ottessa Moshfegh is a contemporary American author known for her unique narrative style and profound psychological insights. Her works often explore themes of loneliness, alienation, and moral dilemmas in modern society. more

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