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“The writer cannot abandon himself simply to inspiration, and feign innocence vis a vis language, because language is never innocent.”

Quote by Juan Goytisolo

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Juan Goytisolo, born on January 6, 1931, is a renowned Spanish poet. His poetry is known for its profound social criticism and reflective insights into Spanish history and culture. more

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