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“Una confessione in iscritto è sempre menzognera. Con ogni nostra parola toscana noi mentiamo! Se egli sapesse come raccontiamo con predilezione tutte le cose per le quali abbiamo pronta la frase e come evitiamo quelle che ci obbligherebbero di ricorrere al vocabolario! È proprio così che scegliamo dalla nostra vita gli episodi da notarsi. Si capisce come la nostra vita avrebbe tutt’altro aspetto se fosse detta nel nostro dialetto.”

Quote by Italo Svevo

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La coscienza di Zeno / Senilità

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Italo Svevo
Italo Svevo

Italian writer known for his unique psychological portrayals and realistic style. Svevo's works delve into the inner world of humans, particularly focusing on the loneliness and struggles of individuals. more

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