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“It could be said that the discovery of ourselves is at the heart of what we call enlightenment, which is to say that that big, bright light at the end of the tunnel is us. The problem is that no one wants to discover that we’re no better or no worse than the rest—indeed, to discover that we’re no different than the rest—because that’s no fun.”

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Anthony Marais
Anthony Marais

Anthony Marais, born in 1966, is a South African novelist known for his works that often explore themes of race, identity, and power. His writing has gained widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally. more

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