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“Y aunque no había transcurrido, yo percibía inmensos espacios de tiempo entre mi ayer taciturno y mi hoy vaciloso. Pensé: Ahora que todo ha cambiado, ¿quién soy yo dentro del amplio uniforme?”

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Roberto Arlt
Roberto Arlt

Roberto Arlt, an Argentine writer, was born on April 2, 1900, and died on July 26, 1942. Known for his realistic style, his works deeply depict the dark side of Argentine society. more

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