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“Everyone thinks alchemy is dead, but alchemists live among us—they are called editors: adept in the art of transformation, they practice arcane methods of selection, deletion and synthesis to take what is base and produce gold.”

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Anthony Marais
Anthony Marais

Anthony Marais, born in 1966, is a South African novelist known for his works that often explore themes of race, identity, and power. His writing has gained widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally. more

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