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“Que espera, Mariam. Uma longa espera que fez de você apenas uma passagem! Que espera! Seus passos batem na parede durante a noite, passam sobre você no caminho de... E no caminho para... Batem. Batem. Batem. Escapam entre os dedos como areia, enquanto sua longa viagem termina em algo tão insignificante como isso. Uma passagem. Tudo o que você havia desejado ter e nunca terá passa por cima de você.”

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Ghassan Kanafani
Ghassan Kanafani

Ghassan Kanafani was a Lebanese writer known for his short stories and essays. His works often focused on the experiences and struggles of the Palestinian people, reflecting their sufferings and hopes. more

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