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Compass Quote by Philip Pullman

“The Golden Compass forms the first part of a story in three volumes. The first volume is set in a universe like ours, but different in many ways. The second volume is set in the universe we know. The third volume will move between the universes.” quote by Philip Pullman
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““The Golden Compass forms the first part of a story in three volumes. The first volume is set in a universe like ours, but different in many ways. The second volume is set in the universe we know. The third volume will move between the universes.””

Philip Pullman

About This Quote

Source Book: His Dark Materials, Book 1: Northern Lights (The Golden Compass), 1995

The story spans three universes: a familiar one, a different one, and a third that bridges them.

In simple terms: Three worlds connect across the series.

Key Takeaway

Explore how different realities intersect.

Themes

fantasy multiverse adventure

Mood

imaginative curious

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • creative writing
  • world‑building

Key Concepts

cosmology narrative structure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the bridge between worlds symbolize?
  • How does each universe reflect aspects of reality?
A Different Perspective

Complex world‑building may confuse readers.

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