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“All of a sudden, a deadly longing seized him, a longing such as he'd only known when very young, but this was a more reflected, burning longing: for he was longing for the longing he'd known in youth, so sharply that he had to shout.”

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Book:Journey by Moonlight
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Journey by Moonlight

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Antal Szerb
Antal Szerb

Antal Szerb was a prominent Hungarian writer known for his novels and literary criticism. His works are characterized by profound philosophical thoughts and complex narrative structures. more

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