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“A problem with my novels is that they, from the start, have been infantile and incredibly childish. There are childishness, stupidity, lack of wisdom, fantasies. At the same time, that's where my creativity can be found. If I tried to control it and make it more mature, it wouldn't be good at all. It'd be uninteresting, without any vivacity.”

Quote by Karl Ove Knausgard

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Karl Ove Knausgard

Karl Ove Knausgård is a Norwegian author renowned for his autobiographical novel series 'My Struggle'. The series is acclaimed for its profound self-reflection and detailed portrayal of everyday life. more

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