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“Every little increase in human freedom has been fought over ferociously between those who want us to know more and be wiser and stronger, and those who want us to obey and be humble and submit.”

Quote by Philip Pullman

Book:The subtle knife

Work

The subtle knife

In this fantasy novel, a young protagonist embarks on a journey through multiple dimensions in search of a missing child, encountering magical creatures and navigating the intricacies of parallel worlds. more

Author

Philip Pullman is a British film writer known for his adaptations of literary works. Born in October 1946, he is a prolific writer who has adapted several renowned novels into film scripts. more

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