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Quote by China Mieville

“Part of the appeal of the fantastic is taking ridiculous ideas very seriously and pretending they're not absurd.”

Quote by China Mieville

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China Mieville, born on September 6, 1972, is a renowned fantasy author from the United Kingdom. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound philosophical insights, blending reality with fantasy to explore multiple possibilities of social, political, and human existence. more

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