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“Unfortunate and wretched are those who have respected a book they did not love and hated those they did.”

Quote by Milorad Pavić

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Milorad Pavić was a Serbian novelist born on October 15, 1929, and passed away on November 30, 2009. He is renowned for his unique narrative techniques and rich cultural connotations, with works such as 'The Dictionary of the Khazars' being representative. more

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