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Quote by D. H. Lawrence

“If you try to nail anything down, in the novel, either it kills the novel, or the novel gets up and walks away with the nail.”

Quote by D. H. Lawrence

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D. H. Lawrence was an English novelist and poet, born on September 11, 1885, and died on March 2, 1930. He is recognized for his distinctive prose style and his exploration of complex human relationships, particularly in the context of modernity and industrialization. His works often deal with themes of love, sex, and the struggle for individuality. more

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