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The Mahabharata: A Modern Rendering: Vol 1,V.2: A Modern Rendering: 1 by Ramesh Menon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Ramayana and the Mahabharata are the two great epics of India, the Mahabharata being by far the longer. Both were first composed in verse and, coming down the centuries in the ancient oral tradition, have deeply influenced the history, culture and arts of not only the Indian subcontinent but of most of South-East Asia. The Mahabharata tells of a Great War, and the events that lead upto it... -
![Sword and Serpent by Taylor R. Marshall]()
Sword and Serpent by Taylor R. Marshall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn A.D. 299, the Roman oracles ceased to prophesy for the Emperor Diocletian. The silence of the gods sparks a bloody storm of persecution that sweeps across the Roman Empire. As the fires of suspicion and hatred ignite all around them, a young man and a young woman are united by a prophecy from the catacombs of Rome...one that will set them on a journey to battle an evil beyond imagining...Categorized as:
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![The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Calasso, Tim Parks]()
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Calasso, Tim Parks
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPresenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. (Calasso) has re-created . . . the morning of our world."--Gore Vidal. 15 engravings...Categorized as:
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![രണ്ടാമൂഴം | Randamoozham by M.T. Vasudevan Nair]()
രണ്ടാമൂഴം | Randamoozham by M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsRandamoozham is the masterpiece of Jnanpith winning writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It was translated into English as Second Turn in 1997. M. T. Vasudevan Nair won Vayalar Award, given for the best literary work in Malayalam, for the novel in 1985. Later, in the year 1995, Mr. Nair was awarded the highest literary award in India, Jnanpith Award, for his overall contribution to Malayalam literature... -
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![The Piano Girl 2 by Sherri Schoenborn Murray]()
The Piano Girl 2 by Sherri Schoenborn Murray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is part two of The Piano Girl.She plays from memory. Her memories. The continuing saga of a girl, a boy, and the future of a kingdom.This princess to pauper story is filled with prayers, promises and plenty of piano. This is Part Two of a two part Series. In 2016, the Counterfeit Princess series will continue with Alia's sister, Wren. God willing... -
![बंसी की धुन by K.M. Munshi]()
बंसी की धुन by K.M. Munshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKrishnavatara is a 7-volume reconstruction of Krishna's life and adventures by weaving a romance around him. Wise ad valorous, he was, loving and loved, far-seeing and yet living for the moment, gifted with sage-like detachment and yet intensely human; the diplomat, the sage and the man of action with a personality as luminous as that of a divinity... -
![He Who Lifts The Skies by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow]()
He Who Lifts The Skies by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPowerful imagery creates a 'you are there' immersion in the story of the post-Flood world. Kacy Barnett-Gramckow fans raved about her extraordinary job of bringing the Flood to life in the Heavens Before. Now, she continues to flesh out the Bible's brief account of the rise of Nimrod and the Babel rebellion with scintillating characters and a wealth of imaginative detail... -
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Raavan: Enemy Of Aryavarta by Amish Tripathi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWITHOUT THE DARKNESS, LIGHT HAS NO PURPOSE.WITHOUT THE VILLAIN, WHAT WOULD THE GODS DO?INDIA, 3400 BCE.A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don't give a damn. Raavan. Fathered by one of themost illustrious sages of the time. Blessed by the Gods with talents beyond all...Categorized as:
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![The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems by Anonymous]()
The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems by Anonymous
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe vibrant Old Norse poems in this 13th-century collection recapture the ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen. These mythological poems include the Voluspo, one of the broadest literary conceptions of the world's creation and ultimate destruction; the Lokasenna, a comedy bursting with vivid characterizations; and more... -
![Beholden by Jody Hedlund]()
Beholden by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .A beautiful noblewoman with a terrible secret, and a prince subjected to slavery.Upon the death of her wealthy father, Lady Gabriella is condemned to work in Warwick’s gem mine. As she struggles to survive the dangerous conditions, her kindness and beauty shine as brightly as the jewels the slaves excavate... -
![The Ramayana: A New Retelling of Valmiki's Ancient Epic by Linda Egenes, Kumuda Reddy]()
The Ramayana: A New Retelling of Valmiki's Ancient Epic by Linda Egenes, Kumuda Reddy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA delightfully straightforward and lyrical retelling of the ancient Indian epic of loyalty, betrayal, redemption, and insight into the true nature of life -- one of history's most sacred ethical works, rendered with completeness and sterling accuracy for the modern reader... -
![Stephen Archer, and Other Tales by George MacDonald]()
Stephen Archer, and Other Tales by George MacDonald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[...] STEPHEN ARCHER Stephen Archer was a stationer, bookseller, and newsmonger in one of the suburbs of London. The newspapers hung in a sort of rack at his door, as if for the convenience of the public to help themselves in passing. On his counter lay penny weeklies and books coming out in parts, amongst which the Family Herald was in force, and the London Journal not to be found...Categorized as:
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![The Collected Works of George MacDonald: The Complete Works PergamonMedia (Highlights of World Literature) by George MacDonald]()
The Collected Works of George MacDonald: The Complete Works PergamonMedia (Highlights of World Literature) by George MacDonald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - 28900 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Princess and the Goblin• Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women• Lilith: A Romance• The Princess and the Goblin• At the Back of the North Wind• The Light Princess• A Book of Strife in the... -
![De Historia Et Veritate Unicornis/on the History and Truth of the Unicorn by Michael Green]()
De Historia Et Veritate Unicornis/on the History and Truth of the Unicorn by Michael Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn illuminated manuscript setting forth the fictional fifteenth-century diary of one Magnalucius, who records his first-hand observations of unicorns along with the facts he has learned about their natural history... -
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![Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart]()
Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the tradition of Grimm's fairytales, Peter Leithart has produced a wonderful collection of whimsical, yet meaningful, bedtime stories. The characters in each story are as varied as the biblical proverbs they reveal. Meet a chatty squirrel with a secret, or find out what happens when you run up against the Ministry of Nasty Smells... -
![The Deliverer by Linda Rios Brook]()
The Deliverer by Linda Rios Brook
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAncient language expert Samantha Yale returns to translate a new batch of scrolls written by the fallen angel from Lucifer’s Flood. Samantha Yale has taken on a daunting translation project. A set of scrolls, delivered by a man she knows nothing about, tells a fascinating and frightening tale of what went on behind the scenes of biblical history... -
![Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic by Sophus Helle]()
Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic by Sophus Helle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA poem for the ages, freshly and accessibly translated by an international rising star, bringing together scholarly precision and poetic grace “Sophus Helle’s new translation . . . [is] a thrilling, enchanting, desperate thing to read.”—Nina MacLaughlin, Boston Globe “Looks to be the last word on this Babylonian masterpiece...Categorized as:
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![Meet Your Mark: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining by Elizabeth Adams]()
Meet Your Mark: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining by Elizabeth Adams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world where one may choose a soul mark on their thirteenth birthday, Elizabeth Bennet chooses to be marked. That doesn't mean her soulmate is happy about it.Fitzwilliam Darcy is certain he knows better than Fate. Until his life turns upside down and he meets an impertinent lady in Hertfordshire... -
![The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict by Calvin Miller]()
The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict by Calvin Miller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Singer quickly became a favorite of evangelists, pastors, artists, students, teachers and readers of all sorts when it was originally published in 1975...Categorized as:
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![Vimuktha by Volga]()
Vimuktha by Volga
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsValmiki’s Ramayana is the story of Rama’s exile and return to Ayodhya, a triumphant king who will always do right by his subjects. In Volga’s retelling, it is Sita who, after being abandoned by Purushottam Rama, embarks on an arduous journey to self-realization... -
![The Major Works by John Milton]()
The Major Works by John Milton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPreviously published in the Oxford Authors series, this unique one-volume selection of Milton's poetry and prose includes all the English and Italian verse and a generous selection of his major prose works. Modernized spelling, extensive notes, and a helpful introduction make the text immediately accessible to the modern reader... -
![Irish Folk and Fairy Tales Omnibus Edition by Michael Scott]()
Irish Folk and Fairy Tales Omnibus Edition by Michael Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHere, collected in one volume, are tales and legends that range from the misty dawn of Gaelic history and the triumph of St Patrick to the Ireland of the present day - tales as beautiful, mystical, and enchanting as the ancient land itself... -
![Unholy Empire by D. Brian Shafer]()
Unholy Empire by D. Brian Shafer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShafers novel chronicles the duel between God and the fallen angels as both focus their attention on the Seed. Devils watch for any sign of the Seed in an all out effort to stop, delay, or destroy this prophetic nightmare... -
![A Glastonbury Romance by John Cowper Powys]()
A Glastonbury Romance by John Cowper Powys
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst published in 1932, here is John Cowper Powys's masterwork, an epic novel of terrific cumulative force and lyrical intensity... -
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![Ganesha Goes to Lunch: Classics From Mystic India by Kamla K. Kapur]()
Ganesha Goes to Lunch: Classics From Mystic India by Kamla K. Kapur
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKing Kubera was the greediest man in the world. Hated and feared by many, he schemed to win the love of the beautiful goddess Parvati . . . but learned an important lesson when he invited her elephant-headed son Ganesha over for lunch one day . . . So goes one of the many delightful tales in this decidedly grown-up book of traditional Indian stories, retold for the modern reader... -
![Lady Gregory's Complete Irish Mythology by Lady Augusta Gregory, W.B. Yeats]()
Lady Gregory's Complete Irish Mythology by Lady Augusta Gregory, W.B. Yeats
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis volume contains the myths and legends of pre-Christian Ireland, overflowing with giants and heroes, enchanted maidens, battles and brave deeds... -
![Gilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition by Brian Godawa]()
Gilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition by Brian Godawa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Ancient Epic of Gilgamesh Brought to LifeGilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition is a version of the original novel Gilgamesh Immortal edited to be appropriate for ages 13 and above, Grades 8 and above. It is the third book in the series, Chronicles of the Nephilim For Young Adults.The epic Journey of the great Mesopotamian King Gilgamesh who sought eternal life after Noah’s Flood... -
![Arjun: Without a Doubt by Shinde Sweety]()
Arjun: Without a Doubt by Shinde Sweety
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExplore Mahabharata in the voices & through the eyes of Arjun & Draupadi.Note - Draupadi's narrative is denoted by *** symbol.I knew there was nothing poetic about death. I knew not that the most horrific battles are fought off the battlefield. Arjun: The idealist in a non-ideal world; the warrior whose deadliest opponent was his conscience... -
![The Mythology Handbook: An Introduction to the Greek Myths by Hestia Evans]()
The Mythology Handbook: An Introduction to the Greek Myths by Hestia Evans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGods! Heroes! Monsters! Explore the amazing myths of ancient Greece with this fun, interactive workbook — an essential companion to Mythology...Categorized as:
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![Maiden in the Tower: A Regency Fairy Tale Retelling by Heidi Kimball]()
Maiden in the Tower: A Regency Fairy Tale Retelling by Heidi Kimball
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's the first man she's ever met. She's the exact opposite of the woman he's supposed to marry.Lisette Hunt has been hidden away her entire life, with nothing but a large window up in the cottage turret to give her a glimpse of the outside world. Until Gerry Worthington stumbles into her garden in search of his runaway dog... -
![The Lamp of Darkness by Dave Mason]()
The Lamp of Darkness by Dave Mason
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Multi-Award Winning Biblical Fiction EpicUnlock Your Past, Unleash Your Future!The Age of Prophecy series transports you back 3000 years, to the epic battle between the Israelite Kings and Prophets. Lev, an orphaned shepherd boy, begins a journey of discovery when he’s hired to play as a musician before the prophets... -
![The Piano Girl, Part 1 by Sherri Schoenborn Murray]()
The Piano Girl, Part 1 by Sherri Schoenborn Murray
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe plays from memory. Her memories. Part One is FREE on Amazon... The day after her sixteenth birthday party, Princess Alia finds out that she's been given away in marriage to a man she’s never met. The war has just ended, and for Alia’s protection, she must travel to her future kingdom disguised as a chicken farmer's daughter...Categorized as:
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![A Spider Thread by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa]()
A Spider Thread by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLet us suppose the Buddha Sakyamuni was taking a morning stroll in paradise one day and happened by a lotus pond whence the flowers shone brilliant white as jewels, their golden centers effusing an ineffable perfume everywhere thereabouts...Categorized as:
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![Lacy by Jaye L. Knight]()
Lacy by Jaye L. Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last thing Aaron ever envisioned was falling for a prostitute. Everything about it spells trouble. However, he can’t help noticing the way her smile lights up when she sees him and how much brokenness she hides behind it. Neither can he ignore how desperately she needs rescue and protection... -
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![Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Cleanness, Patience by Unknown]()
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Cleanness, Patience by Unknown
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT is one of the most important alliterative poems of Medieval... -
![The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola]()
The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is a delightful reading of the favorite Italian Christmas story about an eccentric old woman and her never-ending search for the Baby King... -
![The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney, Sophocles]()
The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney, Sophocles
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSeamus Heaney's version of Sophocles' Philoctetes is responsive to the Greek playwright's understanding of the relations between public and private morality...Categorized as:
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![The Thousand and One Nights by N.J. Dawood]()
The Thousand and One Nights by N.J. Dawood
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOffering unexpurgated translations of the best-loved tales, including such classics as 'Sindbad the Sailor', Tales from the Thousand and One Nights - sometimes known as the Arabian Nights - is translated with an introduction by N.J. Dawood in Penguin Classics...Categorized as:
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![The Complete Poetry by John Milton]()
The Complete Poetry by John Milton
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe first complete annotated edition of Milton's poetry available in a one-volume paperback. The text is established from original sources, with collations of all known manuscripts, chronology and verbal variants recorded. Works in Latin, Greek and Italian are included with new literal translations... -
![Bridge of Rama by Ashok K. Banker]()
Bridge of Rama by Ashok K. Banker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe original Ramayana— The ill-fated Sita is now the prisoner of Ravana, king of rakshasas. To win her back, Rama and his loyal vanar friend Hanuman have assembled a vast army. Desperate, and using only their wits and bare hands, they must build a rock bridge across the ocean to Lanka. Even as they toil, Sita is sentenced to death by her captors. Her only hope now lies with Hanuman... -
![The Secret Book of Kings by Yochi Brandes, Yardenne Greenspan]()
The Secret Book of Kings by Yochi Brandes, Yardenne Greenspan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStories are deadlier than swords. Swords kill only those who stand before them, stories decide who will live and die in generations to come.Shlom'am, a young man from the tribe of Ephraim, has grown up in the shadow of several secrets. He wonders why his father is deathly afraid of the King's soldiers, and why his mother has lied to him about the identities of those closest to him...Categorized as:
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![Hesiod / Homeric Hymns / Epic Cycle / Homerica by Hesiod, Homer]()
Hesiod / Homeric Hymns / Epic Cycle / Homerica by Hesiod, Homer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTexts in Greek with English translations on facing pages.Contains the extant works of Hesiod, along with practically all that remains of the post-Homeric & pre-academic epic poetry:PrefaceHesiodThe Homeric HymnsThe Epigrams of HomerThe Epic CycleHomerica: The expedition of Amphiaraüs. The taking of Oechalia. The Procasi. The Margites. The Cercopes... -
![The Buddha and the Terrorist by Satish Kumar, Thomas Moore]()
The Buddha and the Terrorist by Satish Kumar, Thomas Moore
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“A challenging story, beautifully written, most pertinent and relevant to our time.” —Deepak Chopra Not every book will change your life, but any book can. Not every discussion will make a difference, but a conversation can change the world... -
![A Celtic Miscellany: Translations from the Celtic Literatures by Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson]()
A Celtic Miscellany: Translations from the Celtic Literatures by Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIncluding works from Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Cornish, Breton and Manx, this Celtic Miscellany offers a rich blend of poetry and prose from the eighth to the nineteenth century, and provides a unique insight into the minds and literature of the Celtic people... -
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![Folktales from India by A.K. Ramanujan]()
Folktales from India by A.K. Ramanujan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn enchanting collection of 110 tales, translated from twenty-two different languages, that are by turns harrowing and comic, sardonic and allegorical, mysterious and romantic... -
![The Days of Joseph by John Noble]()
The Days of Joseph by John Noble
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoseph’s family just started a war they’re going to lose.Two days ago, his half-sister Dinah was kidnapped and raped by the prince of Shechem. Now Joseph is trapped between his brothers, clamoring for an attack on the fortress city, and his father, who knows they can’t win.Personally, Joseph would rather not die for a lost cause, however, he may not have much choice...Categorized as:
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![The Christmas Chronicles by Jeff Guinn]()
The Christmas Chronicles by Jeff Guinn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll three of Jeff Guinn’s beloved Christmas Chronicles novels in one elegant edition. The Autobiography of Santa Claus “A book that deserves classic status.” —The Dallas Morning News This enchanting classic combines solid historical fact with glorious legend to deliver the definitive story of Santa Claus. For anyone who has ever wondered . . . you’re right to believe in him!How Mrs... -
![Annisons Risk by Paul McCusker]()
Annisons Risk by Paul McCusker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if history repeated itself—with you in it? Passages takes ancient stories and retells them from a kid's perspective. Loosely based on the popular “Adventures in Odyssey” series, Passages books begin in Odyssey and take you to a fantasy land, where belief in God becomes the adventure of a lifetime! Theme: taking part in God's plan; based on the story of Esther... -
![Strandloper by Alan Garner]()
Strandloper by Alan Garner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI sing the eagle."Bone of the Cloud. The Clashing Rock.The Hard Darkness."It hangs above the grave mound.I sing, dreaming...William Buckley was transported to Australia in 1801. He escaped and lived as an Aborigine for thirty-one years. In this visionary novel, Alan Garner is true to William the Cheshire bricklayer and William the Aboriginal spiritual leader, as William is true to his fate... -
![Ajaya: Roll of the Dice by Anand Neelakantan]()
Ajaya: Roll of the Dice by Anand Neelakantan
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCROSSWORD TOP 10 BOOK OF 2013 & 2014CROSSWORD AWARD 2014 SHORTLISTEDTHE MAHABHARATA ENDURES AS THE GREAT EPIC OF INDIA. But while Jaya is the story of the Pandavas, told from the perspective of the victors of Kurukshetra; Ajaya is the narrative of the ‘unconquerable’ Kauravas, who were decimated to the last man.***At the heart of India’s most powerful empire, a revolution is brewing...
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