Manuscripts by Romanian Philosopher Cioran Fetch €400,000

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08 Apr 2011 / 15:13

Romanian-born philoshoper Emil Cioran was not famous in his native country during his lifetime, but individuals and institutions from Bucharest fought fiercely over his belongings this week.

Marian Chiriac

Pessimism and nihilism were among the main themes of Romanian-born essayist and philosopher Emil Cioran, who spent most of his life in France, living in extremely poor conditions. Ironically enough, exactly 100 years after his birth, Cioran's much sought after belongings have fetched tidy sums on the auction block....more...

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