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“((من همواره دلباخته ش شادکامی بوده ام. وقتی بچه بودم، بعضی روزها چنان لبریز می شدم که بی اختیار بازوان را از هم می گشودم و پا به دویدن می گذاشتم و دلم می خواست نعره بزنم، بس است: بس است! بس است! نمی توانم این همه شادی را برای خودم نگاه دارم. باید آن را با دیگری قسمت کنم!))”

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Elsa Morante
Elsa Morante

Elsa Morante was a renowned Italian novelist, born on August 18, 1912, and passed away on November 25, 1985. Her works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and critical insights into Italian social realities. more

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