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“One encounters very capable fathers abashed by their piano-playing daughters. Three measures of Schumann make them red with embarrassment.”

Quote by Alfred Doblin

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Alfred Doblin was a German novelist born on August 10, 1878, and died on June 26, 1957. His works are known for their realistic style, deeply depicting the social and psychological state of individuals in Germany. more

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