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“The intoxication of the faro drinker only shows itself at first by an increase in noise which is only deafening, and finally by a silent deterioration of the mind.”

Quote by Gerard De Nerval

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Gerard De Nerval

French romantic writer, born on May 22, 1808, and died on January 26, 1855. Gerard De Nerval is known for his unique literary style and rich imagination, with works such as 'Amélie' and 'The Melancholy of Paris'. more

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