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Blooms of Darkness

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Aharon Appelfeld
Aharon Appelfeld

Aharon Appelfeld is an Israeli novelist known for his profound reflections on the Holocaust and his unique literary style. His works often depict historical events from the perspective of Jews, particularly the life during World War II. more

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“Arosteguy poured more sake for both of them. "I love warm sake. How brilliant to create a drink at body temperature." He shook his head. "The Japanese. Feared by the West for so long, and now fading into their beloved sunrise. Or sunset. First militarily, then economically, and now, only gastronomically. And I need to become Japanese at a time when everyone wants to become Chinese. The Chinese call the Japanese 'the little people,' I've been told. That could have to do with the miniaturization of island species. I must do a study.”