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“The makers of literature are those who have seen and felt the miraculous interestingness of the universe. If you have formed...literary taste...your life will be one long ecstasy of denying that the world is a dull place.”

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Arnold Bennett
Arnold Bennett

Arnold Bennett was a British writer known for his film scripts, playing a significant role in the development of the film industry in the early 20th century. more

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