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“Suddenly I had a flash of insight: I am a monster, I realized, a monster that wants to stalk through the woods, free and alone, and cannot even bear so much as the touch of a branch on its skin.”

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Marlen Haushofer
Marlen Haushofer

Marlen Haushofer was an Austrian author known for her unique literary style and profound depiction of human loneliness. Her works are characterized by their concise language and deep emotional expression. more

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