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Varlam Shalamov

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Varlam Shalamov


Born
in Vologda, Russian Empire
June 18, 1907

Died
January 17, 1982

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Varlam Tikhonovich Shalamov (Russian: Варлам Тихонович Шаламов; June 18, 1907–January 17, 1982), baptized as Varlaam, was a Russian writer, journalist and poet.

Alternate spellings of his name:
Варлам Шаламов
Varlam Chalamov
Warłam Szałamow
Warlam Schalamow
V. T. Shalamov
Varlam Șalamov
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Quotes by Varlam Shalamov  (?)
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“Tragedy is not deep and sharp if it can be shared with friend.”
Varlam Shalamov, Kolyma Tales

“There is a much that a man should not see, should not know, and if he should see it, it is better for him to die.”
Varlam Shalamov, Kolymskie rasskazy

“A human being survives by his ability to forget. Memory is always ready to blot out the bad and retain only the good.”
Varlam Shalamov

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