| One of the most private of writers, she has also incorporated part of her past in her stories, over and over again in different transmutations. |
| For instance, Charles II of England attempted transmutations and even Sir Isaac Newton spent considerable time decoding alchemical books. |
| Ethnicity and location have undergone interesting transmutations in contemporary times. |
| Of course, I can do multiple transmutations at the same time. |
| He seeks symbols for his tragic inner transmutations in the external world. |
| And although she does bring together her diverse selves into an integrated whole, such merging is always subject to further transmutations. |
