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“The world is like an enormous set of scales. When evil begins to outweigh good, angels cram themselves in on the lighter side. You can't see them, but there they are, restoring the balance.”

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Ivan Klíma

Ivan Klíma is a renowned Czech novelist known for his profound social criticism and exploration of individual destinies. His works are typically set against the backdrop of mid-20th-century Czech society, revealing the conflict between political oppression and individual freedom. more

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