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“The craving to risk death is our last great perversion. We come from night, we go into night. Why live in night?”

Quote by John Fowles

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John Fowles was an English novelist known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights. His works often explore themes of human nature, morality, and existentialism, with 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and 'The Magus' being his most famous works. more

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