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“We are none of us promised anything but the last breath we take.”

Quote by Tad Williams

Book:The War Of The Flowers

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The War Of The Flowers

This novel explores a unique world where flowers possess intelligence and magical abilities, resulting in a war against humanity. The narrative delves into the intricate relationship between nature and civilization, offering readers a blend of fantasy and allegory. more

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Tad Williams, born on March 14, 1957, is a renowned American fantasy author known for his rich imagination, complex plots, and profound character development. more

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Source: Cryptonomicon

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Book:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass

Source: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass

“Does something which exists on the edge have no true relevance to the stable center, or does it, by being on the edge, become a part of the edge and thus a part of the boundary, the definition which gives the whole its shape?”

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Book:The Collected Poems of William Carlos Williams

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Book:Big Sur (Annotated)

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