“The businessman who is a novelist is able to drop in on literature and feel no suicidal loss of esteem if the lady is not at home, and he can spend his life preparing without fuss for the awful interview.”
Book:The Living Novel
Quote by V. S. Pritchett
Work
The Living Novel
This book delves into the living novel genre, analyzing its unique qualities and tracing its development through various literary movements and periods. It provides an in-depth look at the genre's impact on modern literature and its enduring appeal to readers. more
Author
V. S. Pritchett
V. S. Pritchett was a British writer renowned for his short stories, novels, and literary criticism. Born on December 16, 1900, in London, he spent much of his life in the United States before returning to England in his later years. Pritchett's work frequently delved into the intricacies of human relationships and the social and political shifts of the 20th century. more
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