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“Yes, one uses what one knows, but autobiography means something else. I should never be able to write a real autobiography; I always end by falsifying and fictionalizing—I’m a liar, in fact. That means I’m a novelist, after all. I write about what I know.”

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Alberto Moravia
Alberto Moravia

Alberto Moravia, born on November 28, 1907 and died on September 26, 1990, was a renowned Italian novelist of the 20th century. He is known for his profound psychological descriptions and realistic style. more

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