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“Literature exists so that where one man has lived finely ten thousand may afterward live finely”

Quote by Arnold Bennett

Book:Literary Taste: How to Form it : with Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature

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Literary Taste: How to Form it : with Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for readers seeking to cultivate a discerning literary taste and compile an extensive library of English literary works. more

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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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