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“I cannot live in the new time anyway, because I belong to the old time, which is dead.”

Quote by Bohumil Hrabal

Book:The Little Town Where Time Stood Still

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The Little Town Where Time Stood Still

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Bohumil Hrabal was a prominent Czech writer known for his humor and satire. His works often focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people, exploring themes of humanity and social change. Hrabal's distinctive writing style has won him a wide readership. more

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