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“J'aime à m'étendre auprès des morts pour prendre ma mesure.”

Quote by Marguerite Yourcenar

Book:Mémoires d'Hadrien

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Mémoires d'Hadrien

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Marguerite Yourcenar

Marguerite Yourcenar was a renowned French novelist, known for her historical novels. Her works are celebrated for their profound insight and rich imagination, with her most famous novel being 'Orlando'. Born on June 8, 1903, she passed away on December 17, 1987. more

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