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“Έχω να πω το εξής για τον πόνο της ψυχής – ότι προσδίδει ένα ζοφερό βάρος στα πράγματα και ρίχνει επάνω τους ένα πρωτόγνωρα ψυχρό, αποκαλυπτικό φως. Διαστέλλει το πνεύμα, αφαιρεί το προστατευτικό εξωτερικό περίβλημα και αφήνει τον εσωτερικό εαυτό εκτεθειμένο στα στοιχεία της φύσης, με όλα τα νεύρα ξεγυμνωμένα να αντηχούν σαν χορδές της άρπας στον άνεμο.”

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Book:Ancient Light
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Ancient Light

An in-depth exploration of historical enigmas and the enduring impact of ancient cultures on the modern world more

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John Banville
John Banville

John Banville, born on December 8, 1945, is an Irish novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights. His works have won numerous literary awards. more

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