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“They looked at the paper and saw nothing in those curving lines, but they knew and understood everything, for their geography was in their blood and they felt biologically their picture of the world.”

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Ivo Andric
Ivo Andric

Ivo Andric, born on October 9, 1892, and died on March 13, 1975, was a Serbian novelist. His works are renowned for their portrayal of the history and culture of the Balkans, particularly his skill in depicting the conflicts and integration among different ethnic groups. more

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