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    The Chimera
    The Chimera
    The Chimera
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    The Chimera

    By Mason Black

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    First book of poetry from Mason Black.
    This is a collection of songs of pain, pleasure & redemption.
    The definition of a chimera is:
    1.(In Greek mythology) A fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
    2. A thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMason Black
    Release dateFeb 8, 2015
    ISBN9781311032249
    The Chimera
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    Mason Black

    Mason Black an author from the southwest, who is young and inspired about writing. He also has other ventures such as music and film making. This young inspired author has a passion for true situations, nature and the depths of the galaxy. Many of his publishing will consists of theses elements in fictional settings.

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