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“Increasingly, those who used to teach and write critical or theoretical texts are writing fiction, poetry and so on; and kinds of texts are being produced that call for budding readers rather different from those who studied literature in the past.”

Quote by Nicholas Royle

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Nicholas Royle, born in 1963, is a distinguished British novelist known for his unique narrative style and deep psychological insights. His works, which are often based on realism, are also infused with elements of surrealism and magical realism, and have been widely appreciated by readers and critics alike. more

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