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“Every night, when you stand outside and gaze upon the stars, you are bathing in time as well as light”

Quote by Ken Liu

Book:The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

Work

The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

This book features a series of interconnected tales that delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, often set in a fantastical or surreal setting. more

Author

Ken Liu, born in 1976 in Beijing, China, is an accomplished science fiction and fantasy writer. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound thought, winning him a wide range of readers. As a leading figure in Chinese science fiction literature, Liu's contributions have been recognized with numerous awards at home and abroad. more

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