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“This is not magic. This is the way the world is, only very few people take the time to stop and note it.”

Quote by Erin Morgenstern

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Erin Morgenstern

Erin Morgenstern is an American author born on July 8, 1978. Her works are known for their fantasy elements and literary quality, with her most famous novel being 'The Night Circus'. Her writing is poetic and skilled at creating imaginative story worlds. more

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