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Quote by Roberto Bolano

“Metaphors are our way of losing ourselves in semblances or treading water in a sea of seeming.”

Quote by Roberto Bolano

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Roberto Bolaño, born on April 28, 1953, was a highly influential contemporary writer from Chile. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social criticism, making him a significant representative of Latin American literature. more

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