Quote of the day
A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it.
Nicola Chiaromonte

Born: July 12, 1905
Died: June 18, 1972 (aged 66)
Bio: Nicola Chiaromonte was an Italian activist and author. In 1934 he fled Italy for France, after opposing Benito Mussolini's fascist government. During the Spanish Civil War, he flew in André Malraux's squadron, fighting against fascist supported General Francisco Franco.