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“You turn your life into a work of art in order to redeem the ordinariness - a condition you are stuck with.”

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Robert Dessaix
Robert Dessaix

Robert Dessaix, born on February 17, 1944, is an acclaimed Australian novelist known for his delicate emotions and profound reflections in his works. His novels primarily explore themes of personal identity, cultural identity, and moral ethics. more

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