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Quote by Jerzy Kosinski

“She seemed to belong to that pagan, primitive kingdom of birds and forests where everything was infinitely abundant, wild, blooming, and royal in its perpetual decay, death, and rebirth; illicit and clashing with the human world.”

Quote by Jerzy Kosinski

Book:The Painted Bird

Work

The Painted Bird

Written by Jerzy Kosinski, this novel is a harrowing account of a young boy's experiences during the Holocaust, depicting the brutalities of war and the loss of innocence. more

Author

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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