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“Summer's End Cruel orb, my foe, the sun, Glaring upon things I never want to see again The proud, lightning-limbed oaks Of Hekhasor The shimmering blue waters of Silverhome's lake And the endless, endless sky Go away, foul sun! You make me sad.”

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Book:Empire of Grass
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Empire of Grass

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Tad Williams
Tad Williams

Tad Williams, born on March 14, 1957, is a renowned American fantasy author known for his rich imagination, complex plots, and profound character development. more

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