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“Kitsch lends itself to a definition in terms of a systematic attempt to fly from daily reality: in time and in space.”

Quote by Matei Calinescu

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Matei Calinescu

Matei Calinescu was a scholar in an unknown field. He was born on June 15, 1934, and passed away on June 24, 2009. In his life, there is limited information available about his personal life and career. Regarding his achievements and contributions, there is no specific information available. His impact and evaluation in his field are also not clearly documented. more

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