“We discover, often too late to talk to him about it, an episode from his life that a loved one has concealed from you. Has he really hidden it from you? He has forgotten, or more likely, over time, he no longer thinks about it. Or, quite simply, he can't find the words.”
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So You Don't Get Lost in the Neighborhood
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Patrick Modiano
Patrick Modiano is a French novelist born on July 30, 1945. His works are known for their memoir-like narrative style and profound reflections on French history. Modiano has won numerous literary awards, including the龚古尔文学奖 and the Nobel Prize in Literature. more
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