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“È inciso in ogni canzone che spopolava allora, in ogni romanzo che ho letto durante e dopo il suo soggiorno, in ogni cosa, dal profumo del rosmarino nelle giornate calde al frinire concitato delle cicale di pomeriggio: odori e suoni, in mezzo ai quali ero cresciuto e con cui fino ad allora avevo convissuto ogni anno della mia vita ma che poi d'un tratto riscoprivo eccitanti, arricchiti di una sfumatura particolare, per sempre colorata da ciò che accadde quell'estate.”

Quote by André Aciman

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Call Me by Your Name

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André Aciman

André Aciman, born on January 2, 1951, is a renowned writer known for his profound psychological insights and unique narrative style. His works, such as 'The Museum of Unconditional Love,' are celebrated for their emotional depth and distinctive storytelling. more

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