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“Sentirse completamente solo en el mundo, abandonado de repente por todos, abatido por el peso de una vergüenza desconocida o de alguna condena silenciosa es algo más pavoroso y misterioso que la muerte.”

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Book:El piloto ciego
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El piloto ciego

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Giovanni Papini
Giovanni Papini

Giovanni Papini was an Italian journalist, writer, and critic, born on January 9, 1881, and died on July 8, 1956. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual and cultural circles of early 20th-century Italy, known for his extensive work in literature and journalism, contributing significantly to Italian intellectual life during that time. more

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