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“But if what interests you are stories of the fantastic, I must warn you that this kind of story demands more art and judgment than is ordinarily imagined.”

Quote by Charles Nodier

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Charles Nodier
Charles Nodier

Charles Nodier, born on April 29, 1780, and died on January 27, 1844, was a prominent French author and literary critic. His works are known for their unique narrative style and their influence on Romantic literature. more

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