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In this book, Canetti explores various aspects of human nature, society, and philosophy through short, concise thoughts and reflections.
Autobiographical novel by Elias Canetti. The story begins when his young nanny secretly meets with the young man, which he sees as a child. The young man constantly threatened him that if he said anything to the adults, he would cut out his tongue.
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The work is permeated with a mysterious atmosphere, tension, and elements of romanticism.