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“The king died and then the queen died is a story. The king died, and then queen died of grief is a plot.”

Quote by E. M. Forster

Book:Aspects Of the Novel

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Aspects Of the Novel

This book delves into the various aspects that define the novel, including narrative techniques, character development, and thematic elements. more

Author

E. M. Forster was an English novelist known for his modernist works. His most famous novel, 'A Passage to India', delves into themes of colonialism and the intricacies of human relationships. Forster's writing is renowned for its wit, irony, and philosophical depth. more

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