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Quotes by Charles de Lint
Charles de Lint, born on December 22, 1951, in Delft, Netherlands, is a celebrated Canadian author whose works blend fantasy, folklore, and urban settings, creating enchanting tales that resonate with readers worldwide. Relocating to Canada in his youth, de Lint's storytelling is deeply infused with themes of community and interconnectedness, often set against vibrant cityscapes. His influential novels and short stories, such as "Moonlight and Vines" and "The Blue Girl," have not only garnered numerous awards but also helped shape the modern fantasy genre, inspiring countless writers and readers alike.
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"Often the magical elements in my books are standing in for elements of the real world, the small and magical-in-their-own-right sorts of things that we take for granted and no longer pay attention to, like the bonds of friendship that entwine our own lives with those of other people and places."
Charles de Lint
"The beginning of a friendship, the fact that two people out of the thousands around them can meet and connect and become friends, seems like a kind of magic to me. But maintaining a friendship requires work. I don't mean that as a bad thing. Good art requires work as well."
Charles de Lint