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“I'm just giving you some spiel, the ludicrous plot of a novel, a story I invented to touch your heart—one-third bullshit, one-third booze, and one-third genuine tenderness, you know the kind of thing.”

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Antonio Lobo Antunes
Antonio Lobo Antunes

Antonio Lobo Antunes, born on September 1, 1942, is a renowned Portuguese author. His works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and reflections on war and suffering. more

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