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“I went to Communism as one goes to a spring of fresh water, and I left Communism as one clambers out of a poisoned river strewn with the wreckage of flooded cities and the corpses of the drowned.”

Quote by Arthur Koestler

Book:Arrow in the blue: an autobiography

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Arrow in the blue: an autobiography

This book is an account of the author's life, offering insights into their personal journey and the events that shaped their experiences. more

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Arthur Koestler

Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-British author, journalist, and political activist. He is renowned for his novel 'Darkness at Noon' and his involvement in the Spanish Civil War. Koestler's writings frequently delved into the themes of totalitarianism and the individual's resistance to oppression. more

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