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Quote by Herta Muller

“Language is so different from life. How am I supposed to fit the one into the other? How can I bring them together?”

Quote by Herta Muller

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Herta Müller, born on August 17, 1953, is a renowned novelist from Romania. Her works are characterized by their deep personal experiences and critical reflections on social realities, and she has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. more

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