Quote of the day
Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer.
Claudio Magris
Born: April 10, 1939 (age 87)
Bio: Claudio Magris is an Italian scholar, translator and writer.
Known for:
- Microcosms (1997)
- Danube (1986)
- A different sea (1994)
- L' infinito viaggiare (2005)
- Un altro mare (1991)







