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The visible world was only an imperfect reflection of the Ideal, which the Philosopher sought to transcend.
Marion Zimmer Bradley
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Marion Zimmer Bradley
Age: 69 †
Born: 1930
Born: June 3
Died: 1999
Died: September 25
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Morgan Ives
Miriam Gardner
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Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley
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