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“Come tutti i siciliani «buoni», come tutti i siciliani migliori, Majorana non era portato a far gruppo, a stabilire solidarietà e a stabilirvisi (sono i siciliani peggiori quelli che hanno il genio del gruppo, della «cosca»).”

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La scomparsa di Majorana

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Leonardo Sciascia
Leonardo Sciascia

Italian writer known for his political novels and critical commentary. Born on January 8, 1921, and died on November 20, 1989, Sciascia's works often focused on power, corruption, and social injustice. more

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