“It is better, however, for his own reputation that the story-teller should risk a few actions for libel on account of these unfortunate coincidences than that he should adopt the melancholy device of using blanks or asterisks.”
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James Payn
James Payn (February 28, 1830 - March 25, 1898) was a prominent British novelist known for his social realism. Payn's works often dealt with social issues, providing a deep analysis of the British society of his time. more
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