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“The Odyssey is, indeed, one of the greatest of all stories, it is the original romance of the West; but the Iliad, though a magnificent poem, is not much of a story.”

Quote by George Saintsbury

Book:The English Novel

Work

The English Novel

This book explores the evolution of the English novel from its early forms to the modern era, examining key authors, themes, and styles that have shaped the genre. more

Author

George Saintsbury

George Saintsbury was an influential British writer, literary critic, and historian. His works spanned across various fields including literary criticism, historical research, and biography, having a profound impact on 19th-century British literature. more

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Book:Vanishing Roads, and Other Essays

Source: Vanishing Roads, and Other Essays

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Book:Vanishing Roads, and Other Essays

Source: Vanishing Roads, and Other Essays

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Book:journal

Source: journal

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