“Therefore it seemed a dreadful injustice that these wise races should perish at the hands of creatures who were still little more than animals. It was as if vultures feasted on and squabbled over the paralyzed body of the youthful poet who could only stare at them with puzzled eyes as they slowly robbed him of an exquisite existence they would never appreciate, never know they were taking.”
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The Knight of the Swords
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Michael Moorcock
Michael Moorcock is a renowned British science fiction writer, born on December 18, 1939. His works are known for their unique style and significant influence on the science fiction genre. more
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