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Richard Flanagan is an Australian novelist known for his profound character development and rich narrative techniques. His works often explore themes of history, family, and personal identity, with novels like 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' and 'The Rich Boy' receiving widespread acclaim.

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“I had some bad jobs when I was young. Writing is not one of them. If you're fortunate enough to reach my age, to still be writing, you have to be grateful, and I am. I've been lucky. For many years, all I've done is writing, and it's all I've ever wanted to do.”

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“Murder and hate are as deeply buried in the human heart as love, perhaps more so, and in truth they're rather entwined, and if you tried to separate them, you'd be missing something important and human.”

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“Literary prizes serve a purpose if they allow for discussion of books.”

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“We remember nothing. Maybe for a year or two. Maybe most of a life, if we live. Maybe. But then we will die, and who will ever understand any of this? And maybe we remember nothing most of all when we put our hands on our hearts and carry on about not forgetting.”

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Book:The Narrow Road to the Deep North: A novel

Source: The Narrow Road to the Deep North: A novel

About the Author

Born: 1961
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 62

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