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“سذاجة أم غباوة أم بلاهة أم خدمة مدفوعة الثمن؟ هؤلاء السوريون الذين يبشرون بالمحبة بين القتلة وضحاياهم، آمل في يوم غير بعيد أن يتحولوا ضحايا تحب قاتلها تطبيقاً عملياً لما يبشرون به بغير حياء وامتحاناً لصدقه.”

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Zakaria Tamer
Zakaria Tamer

Zakaria Tamer, born on January 2, 1931, is a renowned short story writer. His works are known for their profound emotions and unique narrative style, which have won him a wide readership. more

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