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“In the depths of my being I have never been one of them. I have just written what I experienced.”

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Book:War Trash
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War Trash

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Ha Jin
Ha Jin

Ha Jin, born on February 21, 1956, is a renowned Chinese poet. His works are known for their concise and profound language style, which has won him a wide audience both domestically and internationally. more

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