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“Paradox is beloved of novelists. The despised savior, the humane whore, the selfish man suddenly munificent, the wise fool, and the cowardly hero. Most writers spend their lives writing about unexpected malice in the supposedly virtuous, and unexpected virtue in the supposedly sinful.”

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Thomas Keneally
Thomas Keneally

Thomas Keneally, born on October 7, 1935, is an acclaimed Australian novelist known for his historical fiction. His works, such as 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' and 'Schindler's Ark', have gained international recognition. more

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