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“Eco listens with interest to the story of a lost manuscript for which people are being killed. He sees a man walk past holding a bouquet of roses. His mind wanders for a second, and a vision of a poisoned monk flashes through it.”

Quote by Laurent Binet

Book:La Septième Fonction du langage
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La Septième Fonction du langage

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Laurent Binet
Laurent Binet

Laurent Binet is a French writer born on July 19, 1972. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound reflections on history. more

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