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“'You might think of combinatorics as a machine too', the major says. 'A different sort of machine, though. Have you heard of Babbage's analytic engine? He never built it. ... I have an analytic machine of my own-right here.' He taps his own skull.”

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David Leavitt
David Leavitt

David Leavitt is an American writer known for his delicate emotional descriptions and unique narrative style. His works cover a variety of genres, including novels, short story collections, and plays. Leavitt's writing often explores themes such as gender, identity, and interpersonal relationships, and is highly appreciated by readers and critics. more

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