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“The hundred-year-old man had never let himself be irritated by people, even when there was a good reason to be, and he was not annoyed by the uncouth manner of this youth.”

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Jonas Jonasson
Jonas Jonasson

Jonas Jonasson is a Swedish journalist born in 1961. He is known for his unique writing style and sense of humor, with his works typically characterized by social satire and profound social commentary. more

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