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“Fiction and poetry are doses, medicines. What they heal is the rupture reality makes on the imagination.”

Quote by Jeanette Winterson

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Jeanette Winterson

Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more

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