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Mircea Cărtărescu

Mircea Cărtărescu was born in Bucharest, where he still lives. His work has been translated into multiple languages and includes Nostalgia, Blinding, Solenoid, Melancolia and most recently Theodoros.

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Fiction | Issue 170
Fiction | Issue 170

The Dance

Mircea Cărtărescu

‘In the center of the palace was the Exit, blocked by a ferocious guardian, whom none could pass.’

Fiction by Mircea Cărtărescu, translated by Sean Cotter.

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