“I have said that each aspect of the novel demands a different quality of the reader. Well, the prophetic aspect demands two qualities: humility and the suspension of the sense of humour.”
Book:Aspects Of the Novel
Quote by E. M. Forster
Work
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
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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