E. M. Forster, Commonplace Book (1985), p. 6
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Axiom: Novel must have either one living character or a perfect pattern: fails otherwise.
— E. M. Forster on Novel
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About E. M. Forster
Edward Morgan Forster (1 January 1879 ā 7 July 1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist.
About E. M. Forster
Edward Morgan Forster (1 January 1879 ā 7 July 1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist.
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