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“I would like to say that all the while I waited to break out, but the truth is, I'm afraid I might have floated on, believing the dull miseries were all there was, until the end of days.”

Quote by Madeline Miller

Book:Circe
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Circe

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Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller

Madeline Miller is an American novelist known for her modern interpretations of Greek mythology. Born on July 24, 1978, she graduated from Princeton University and later earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Her works, 'The Song of Achilles' and 'Circe', have been widely acclaimed by readers. more

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