This week Francesco takes a look at some Magic cards with alternate literary quotations for their flavor text. How many of them are there?

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In this first installment of a multi-part article, Francesco examines quotations from Chinese literature, mostly represented by the set Portal Three Kingdoms.

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Having explored Greek and Latin quotations, Francesco turns his attention to examining the six quotes from Arabian Nights in Magic flavor text.

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Do classical authors show up in Magic flavor text? Francesco explores some quotations from Ancient Greek works that have appeared on Magic cards.

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How does Flavor text work to add depth, story, and lore to Magic? Francesco explores some real-world quotations that have appeared on Magic cards.

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