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“Some stories he told me by daylight. Others came only when the fire was burnt out, and there was no one to know his face but the shadows.”

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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