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“Han tände en cigarr och ställde sig att betrakta porträttet. Den som observerat hans ansikte nu, skulle icke kunna se hans tankar, ty han hade redan lärt sig så mycket om livets konst att han icke en gång anförtrodde ensamheten sina meningar, ja, han fruktade till och med att meddela sig med sig själv.”

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Book:Röda Rummet
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Röda Rummet

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August Strindberg
August Strindberg

Swedish playwright, novelist, and poet, known for his profound psychological portrayals and realistic style. Strindberg's works cover a wide range of themes, including family, society, and the moral dilemmas of individuals. more

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PoliticsRaceRacismCivil RightsRace RelationsBlack PowerSeparatismGeorge WallaceEldridge Cleaver
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