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“Take me away from here and give me some reason for living. I have none left. I have freed myself. That may be. But what does it signify? This objectless liberty is a burden to me.”

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The Immoralist

The Immoralist is a classic novel that delves into the life of a protagonist who renounces societal norms in pursuit of personal pleasure and self-indulgence. Set in the early 20th century, the story examines the complexities of human morality and the consequences of living an amoral life. more

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André Gide

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