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Microcosms

novel by Magris

Also known as: “Microcosmi”

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discussed in biography

In Claudio Magris
…winner of the Strega Prize; Microcosms)—explore many of the same topics as his essays. In 2004 Magris won the Prince of Asturias Award for Letters. His later works include Alla cieca (2005; Blindly), Lei dunque capirà (2006; “[And] Then She’ll Understand”), and Non luogo a procedere (2015; Blameless).
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