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Quote by Varlam Shalamov

“There is a much that a man should not see, should not know, and if he should see it, it is better for him to die.”

Quote by Varlam Shalamov

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Varlam Shalamov
Varlam Shalamov

Varlam Shalamov was a Russian writer known for his profound depiction of the Soviet labor camps. His works are generally categorized as literature and non-fiction. more

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