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“...the true spirit of gastronomic joylessness. Porridge fills the Englishman up, and prunes clear him out.”

Quote by E. M. Forster

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E. M. Forster was an English novelist known for his modernist works. His most famous novel, 'A Passage to India', delves into themes of colonialism and the intricacies of human relationships. Forster's writing is renowned for its wit, irony, and philosophical depth. more

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