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Quicker than the eye

by Ray Bradbury

This collection comprises twenty-one short stories that span the genres of realism and fantasy. The narratives explore themes such as the mystery of youth, historical portals between centuries, and reflections on human dreams.

Accession 16465 ISBN 0380973804 Publisher Avon Books
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