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“what primitive tastes the ancients must have had if their poets were inspired by those absurd, untidy clumps of mist, idiotically jostling one another about”

Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin

Book:We: New Edition

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We: New Edition

This book delves into the complexities of social structures and the role of the individual within them, offering a critical examination of societal norms and values. more

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Yevgeny Zamyatin

Russian author known for his dystopian novel 'We'. Born on February 1, 1884, in Taganrog, Russia, he passed away on March 10, 1937. more

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