“Humans feel bewilderment and disbelief that we are confined to our bodies. Bodies that age and die. Religion might have been invented to convince us that this depressing fact of life is a fiction. The body can’t contain us. Religion regards our physical form as approximate and temporary – and so does magic.”
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One Aladdin Two Lamps
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Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more
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