Where have they gone?" "Wherever magicians used to go. Behind the sky. On the other side of the rain.

Susanna Clarke
About This Quote

This quote is a metaphysical interpretation of the "Wizard of Oz" movie. This interpretation is an example of the fictional world interpretation where the characters are symbols for reality.

Source: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

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