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“I take the book stopped at a fold, deliver myself to its pace, to the breathing of the other storyteller. If I am someone else, it's also because books move men more than journeys or tears. After many pages you end up learning a variant, a different move than the one taken and thought inevitable. I break away from what I am when I learn to treat my own life differently.”

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Erri De Luca
Erri De Luca

Erri De Luca is an Italian novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. His works often explore the conflicts between individuals and society, morality and ethics, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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