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“Readers are bullied in schoolyards and in locker-rooms as much as in government offices and prisons.”

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Alberto Manguel
Alberto Manguel

Alberto Manguel, born in 1948, is a renowned writer from Argentina. His works span various literary forms, including novels, essays, and translations, and are known for their unique style and profound insights into human culture. more

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