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“Many people ask why a writer commits suicide. But I think that people who ask don't know the vanity and the nothingness of writing. I think it is very usual and natural for a writer to commit suicide, because in order to keep on writing he must be a very strong person.”

Quote by Kobo Abe

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Kobo Abe
Kobo Abe

Kobo Abe was a Japanese writer known for his surreal and philosophical works. His writing often explored themes of identity, memory, and reality, blending elements of science fiction and psychological fiction. Some of his notable works include 'The Box Man' and 'The Woman in the Dunes'. more

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