“Do you think the symbol of the rhinoceros is there to create a comic effect?” Gabrielle asked. “Yes,” said Michelle, smiling the proud smile of someone who has found the truth. “You’re right,” said Gabrielle. Pleased with their own boldness, the two girls looked at each other, and the corners of their mouths quivered with pride. Then, all of a sudden, they emitted short, shrill, spasmodic sounds very difficult to describe in words.”
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The Book of Laughter and Forgetting
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Milan Kundera
Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-French writer known for his profound psychological insights and unique narrative techniques. His works often explore themes of personal freedom, love, morality, and existentialism, with notable titles including 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' and 'The Joke'. more
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