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“...se puede ser un buen escritor siendo una pésima persona...” “De todas las historias de la historia”, escribió Jaime Gil de Biedma, “sin duda la más triste es la de España, porque termina mal”

Quote by Javier Cercas

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Javier Cercas is a Spanish writer known for his historical novels and critical works. His writings often explore themes of politics, history, and memory, with his 'Trilogy of Empires' being particularly notable. more

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