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“Content, it dreams awake, and spins the fabric of tales. There is really nothing to be done with such imagery except to use it: in writing, in art.”

Quote by Patricia A. McKillip

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Patricia A. McKillip

Patricia A. McKillip is an American fantasy author known for her unique literary style and rich imagination. Her works often blend mythology, folklore, and fantasy elements, which have won her a dedicated following. more

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