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“Todavía no era lo suficientemente analítico para darse cuenta de que hay ciertos amores, y ciertas fases del amor, que solo producen la felicidad perfecta en sus pausas e intervalos, igual que el agua se vuelve cristalina cuando el avance de uno deja de removerla.”

Quote by Mary Renault

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The Charioteer

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Mary Renault
Mary Renault

Mary Renault was a British writer renowned for her historical novels, often set in ancient Greece. Her works, characterized by detailed portrayals of ancient Greek society and profound character development, have won her a wide readership. Renault's unique writing style has left a lasting impact on the genre of historical fiction. more

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