Anatole France

(1844—1924) "The Crime of Sylvestis Bonnard"

All the historical books which contain no lies are extremely tedious.

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(1844-1924), French writercritic Chance is the pseudonym God uses when he doesn't want to sign his name. www.sky-net-eye.com

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