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“I've always loved stories of animals and birds that can appear to be human, just by taking off their skins or their feathers.”

Quote by Delia Sherman

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Delia Sherman is an American writer known for her fantasy and science fiction novels. Born in 1951, she has been active in the literary world since the 1970s. Sherman's works often explore themes of gender, identity, and power, and her unique writing style has won her a dedicated following. more

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