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“Think what it would be like to have a work conceived from outside the self, a work that would let us escape the limited perspective of the individual ego, not only to enter into selves like our own but to give speech to that which has no language, to the bird perching on the edge of the gutter, to the tree in spring and the tree in fall, to cement, to plastic.”

Quote by Italo Calvino

Book:Six Memos for the Next Millennium
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Six Memos for the Next Millennium

A thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into the implications of technological advancements and their impact on society and culture in the coming millennium. more

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Italo Calvino
Italo Calvino

Italian writer and journalist, known for his unique narrative style and rich imagination. Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, whose works have had a profound impact on literature both in Italy and around the world. more

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