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“He's always lying and he never lies. His falseness is his truth - it sounds complicated, but actually it's quite simple. He believes everything and he believes nothing.”

Quote by Klaus Mann

Book:Mefisto

Work

Mefisto

This book delves into complex characters and philosophical questions, intertwining human desires with otherworldly forces. more

Author

Klaus Mann
Klaus Mann

German writer and a representative figure of German Expressionist literature. Born on November 18, 1906, Klaus Mann passed away on May 21, 1949. His works profoundly revealed the social reality of Nazi Germany and hold significant literary value. more

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