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“The whole idea of interviews is in itself absurd - one cannot answer deep questions about what one's life was like - one writes novels about it.”

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Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell

Anthony Powell was an English novelist renowned for his twelve-volume series 'A Dance to the Music of Time', which offers a profound insight into British society and culture during the 20th century. more

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