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“Mr. Charles Dickens was serializing his novel Oliver Twist; Mr. Draper had just taken the first photograph of the moon, freezing her pale face on cold paper; Mr. Morse had recently announced a way of transmitting messages down metal wires. Had you mentioned magic or Faerie to any of them, they would have smiled at you disdainfully, except, perhaps for Mr. Dickens, at the time a young man, and beardless. He would have looked at you wistfully.”

Quote by Neil Gaiman

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Stardust

A young man named Tristan finds a magical dust that allows him to travel between worlds. His journey leads him to encounter a variety of fantastical creatures and to fall in love with a mortal girl, Yvaine, who is pursued by a malevolent king. The story explores themes of love, destiny, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. more

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Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman, born on November 10, 1960, is a renowned British author. His works span across various genres including fantasy, horror, and science fiction, with notable titles such as 'American Gods' and 'Good Omens'. Gaiman's writing style is distinctive and has won him a dedicated fan base. more

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