“The job of the novelist is to invent: to embroider, to color, to embellish, to entertain, to make things up. The art of what I do lies not in research or even recollection but primarily in invention.”
Quote by Donna Tartt
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Donna Tartt
Donna Tartt is an American author known for her unique narrative style and profound psychological descriptions. Her works are characterized by complex characters and captivating plots. Her debut novel, 'The Goldfinch,' received widespread acclaim and won multiple literary awards. more
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“Beauty alters the grain of reality.”
Source: The Goldfinch
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Source: Gone Girl: A Novel