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“Leroi-Gourhan écrit que, dans l'art des cavernes, signe féminin et blessure sont interchangeables : pour signifier la même idée, l'artiste, le penseur, l'écrivain paléolithique pouvait indifféremment figurer une vulve, une vache transpercée, le sang qui dégoutte d'une flèche. La vulve, le dol, la bête sous le merlin, le sang, sont synonymes ("Corps du roi", 40).”

Quote by Andreï Makine

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Andreï Makine

Andreï Makine is a renowned Russian author born on September 10, 1957, in the Soviet Union. His works are known for their profound psychological portrayals and unique narrative style. He has won several international literary awards. more

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