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“I have packed myself into silence so deeply and for so long that I can never unpack myself using words. When I speak, I only pack myself a little differently.”

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Herta Muller
Herta Muller

Herta Müller, born on August 17, 1953, is a renowned novelist from Romania. Her works are characterized by their deep personal experiences and critical reflections on social realities, and she has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. more

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