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“It seems that what I really want is a drug that will increase my consciousness of others, not myself.”

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Jerzy Kosinski
Jerzy Kosinski

Jerzy Kosinski, born on June 14, 1933, in Poland, and died on May 3, 1991, in the United States, was a renowned American novelist in the second half of the 20th century. He was known for his unique narrative style and profound social criticism. more

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