I turned to the animal world from the world of men; my hear… - Karen Blixen

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I turned to the animal world from the world of men; my heart was heavy with the tragedy of the night.

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About Karen Blixen

Karen von Blixen-Finecke (17 April 1885 – 7 September 1962) was a Danish author; born Karen Christence Dinesen, she is also known under her pen name Isak Dinesen.

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Alternative Names: Karen von Blixen-Finecke • Isak Dinesen • Tania Blixen • Pierre Andrézel • Osceola

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¿Qué pasaría si vuestro Luis Felipe dijera al vernos a nosotros tan a gusto en el infierno: Esto es una farsa, un engaño. Esta gente ha estado en el infierno desde su nacimiento.?

In a world of fools, I was, I think, to him one of the greater fools.

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I turned to the animal world from the world of men; my heart was heavy with the tragedy of the night. - Karen Blixen

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