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“Listen, my dear, she said, this can't go on, you can't live in two worlds at once, in the world of reality and the world of dreams, that kind of thing leads to hallucinations, you're like a sleepwalker walking through a landscape with your arms outstretched, and everything you touch becomes part of your dream, even me, a fat old woman weighing one hundred seventy-five, I can feel myself dissolving into the air at the touch of your hand, as if I was becoming part of your dream too.”

Quote by Antonio Tabucchi

Work

Requiem: A Hallucination

This book delves into the psychological and philosophical aspects of hallucinations, offering a narrative that intertwines reality and imagination. more

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Antonio Tabucchi
Antonio Tabucchi

Antonio Tabucchi was an Italian writer known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thinking. His works spanned across various genres including novels, essays, and translations, and he was a significant figure in Italian literature from the late 20th to the early 21st century. more

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