Terry Pratchett

"Previous generations understood about death, and undoubtedly would have seen a reasonable amount of death. Once you get into the Victorian era, you might well have seen the funerals of many of your siblings before you were very old."

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Source: Terry Pratchett: 'I'm open to joy. But I'm also more cynical' by Aida Edemariam, www.theguardian.com. September 1, 2010.

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Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett was a British author known for his satirical fantasy series 'Discworld', which explores complex themes through humor and wit.

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