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The speaker flips the usual idea of fiction and reality. Here, fiction is described as the source of fear and horror, while real life is presented as escape from them. The wording suggests a provocative, ironic view of reading and imagination.
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About Orson Scott Card
American novelist and screenwriter, Orson Scott Card is best known for his speculative fiction, particularly the *Ender’s Game* series, which explores military strategy and moral dilemmas through the lens of children’s experiences. His work often blends hard science fiction with philosophical questions about power, ethics, and human nature.
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Books by Orson Scott Card
Ender's Game
1999
Speaker for the Dead
1987
Xenocide
1996
Ender's Shadow
2009
Seventh Son
1987