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“As for the historical inspirations I drew on in writing The Snow Queen, I suppose I would call them more cross-cultural inspirations, though they frequently involve past societies as well as present day ones.”

Quote by Joan D. Vinge

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Joan D. Vinge is an American science fiction author born on April 2, 1948. Her works are known for their profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, with 'Snow Crash' and 'Cat's Cradle' being among her most beloved novels. more

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