E. M. Forster, Commonplace Book (1985), p. 11.
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Long books, when read, are usually overpraised, because the reader wants to convince others and himself that he has not wasted his time.
— E. M. Forster on Books
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About E. M. Forster
Edward Morgan Forster (1 January 1879 – 7 July 1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist.
About E. M. Forster
Edward Morgan Forster (1 January 1879 – 7 July 1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist.
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