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“She devoured stories with rapacious greed, ranks of black marks on white, sorting themselves into mountains and trees, stars, moons and suns, dragons, dwarfs, and forests containing wolves, foxes and the dark.”

Quote by A. S. Byatt

Book:Ragnarok: the End of the Gods

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Ragnarok: the End of the Gods

This book delves into the epic Norse myth of Ragnarok, detailing the final battle between the gods and the giants, leading to the end of the world as the Norse knew it. more

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A. S. Byatt is a celebrated British novelist, recognized for her intricate narratives and literary style. Born on August 24, 1936, she has made substantial contributions to literature with her distinctive voice and storytelling. more

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