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“He sat down and collected his thoughts. They were quite easy to collect, because there weren't very many of them, and they all concerned the same subject--what a burden his life was.”

Quote by Philip Pullman

Book:Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version

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Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version

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Philip Pullman is a British film writer known for his adaptations of literary works. Born in October 1946, he is a prolific writer who has adapted several renowned novels into film scripts. more

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