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“This is my habitat,' Palomar thinks, 'which it is not a question of accepting or rejecting, because I can exist only here, within it.”

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Book:Mr Palomar
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Mr Palomar

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Italo Calvino
Italo Calvino

Italian writer and journalist, known for his unique narrative style and rich imagination. Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, whose works have had a profound impact on literature both in Italy and around the world. more

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