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“The odour of humans is always a fleshly odour – that is, a sinful odour.”

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Book:Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a novel by Patrick Suskind, first published in 1985. The story follows the protagonist, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man born with an extraordinary sense of smell. Grenouille's obsession with creating the perfect scent leads him on a path of murder and madness. Set in the tumultuous era of the French Revolution, the novel combines historical detail with a fantastical narrative, offering a haunting and thought-provoking exploration of obsession and the human condition. more

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Patrick Süskind

Patrick Süskind is a renowned German writer, born on March 26, 1949. He is best known for his novel 'Perfume', which has been adapted into a successful film, further enhancing his international fame. more

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Book:Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Source: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

“They may not change your skins colour; they may not change your body odour; but once they can change your daily thoughts, they can influence your habits! Beware of evil companions!”

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Book:N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups

Source: N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups

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Book:Kill the Dead

Source: Kill the Dead

“If one grasps the point that the human is a collection of the distinctive and odour smell, within visible and invisible parts of its entity, until fragrances its character, may not wear and execute the conduct of vanity since it exhibits the ego”

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Book:Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan

Source: Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan