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“Always the bridesmaid , never the bride." Always the godfather, never the god".”

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Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire is an American novelist known for his reinterpretation of classic fairy tales. His works are characterized by profound moral implications and rich imagination, which have won him a wide audience. more

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