“What a host of little incidents, all deep-buried in the past -- problems that had once been urgent, arguments that had once been keen, anecdotes that were funny only because one remembered the fun. Did any emotion really matter when the last trace of it had vanished from human memory; and if that were so, what a crowd of emotions clung to him as to their last home before annihilation? He must be kind to them, must treasure them in his mind before their long sleep.”
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Novel and story: a book of modern readings
This book is a curated selection of contemporary literature, showcasing a range of novel and story genres and styles. more
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James Hilton
James Hilton, a British novelist, was born on September 9, 1900, and died on December 20, 1954. He is best known for his novel 'Lost Horizon', which depicts a mysterious and enchanting utopian community located on the Himalayas. more
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