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Lyra marvelled at the effect hope could have.
Philip Pullman • His Dark Materials: The Complete Collection: now a major BBC TV series
“We are that fraction of old magic that remains.”
Andrew Sean Greer • Less Is Lost (The Arthur Less Books Book 2)
“Top of the page: the title. Title.” Mr. Dickens mused, head down, rubbing his chin whiskers. “Pip, what’s a rare fine title for a novel that happens half in London, half in Paris?” “A—” I ventured. “Yes?” “A Tale,” I went on. “Yes?!” “A Tale of . . . Two Cities?!” “Madame!” Grandma looked up as he spoke. “This boy is a genius!”
Ray Bradbury • Bradbury Stories: 100 of His Most Celebrated Tales
dudgeon;
Charles Dickens • David Copperfield
‘I’m uncommonly glad to be here – I was never so proud and happy in my life – never so happy, you know.’ This was a bold figure of speech, but not exactly the right thing; for, unhappily, the pat opening had slipped away – even couplets from Pope may be but ‘fallings from us, vanishings’,215 when fear clutches us, and a glass of sherry is hurrying
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‘Dorian Gray’.
Sarah Waters • Tipping The Velvet (VMC Designer Collection)
