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“I dream of continuing to dream.”

Quote by Dacia Maraini

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Dacia Maraini is an Italian writer born on November 13, 1936. Her works span various literary forms including novels, plays, poetry, and prose, known for their profound social insight and exploration of women's fates. more

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