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“I belong to a specific category of writers, those who speak and write in a language different from that of their parents.”

Quote by Tahar Ben Jelloun

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Tahar Ben Jelloun

Tahar Ben Jelloun is a Moroccan-French writer born on December 1, 1944. His works, which cover literature, history, and social issues, are renowned for their profound insight and rich imagination. more

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