He named the names of gods. He named the names of kings—the… - Robert Silverberg

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He named the names of gods. He named the names of kings—the secret names, the names they had worn as princes, before they became the newest Harinamur. He called upon all the forces of the universe to free himself from—
Me.

Robert Silverberg

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About Robert Silverberg

Robert Silverberg (born 15 January 1935) is a prolific author best known for writing science fiction, a multiple winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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Pen Names: Dozens • Walker Chapman • John Dexter • Franklin Hamilton • Paul Hollander • Calvin M. Knox • Lloyd Robinson • Lee Sebastian • Robert Randall

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He named the names of gods. He named the names of kings—the secret names, the names they had worn as princes, before they became the newest Harinamur… - Robert Silverberg

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