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“The pleasure of this kind of narrative is not that we think we are reading about the real world (although the story usually does map onto our world fairly closely), but rather that the wings of symmetry are unfolding around us; briefly we are on a planet where, as E.M. Forster says, there are no secrets and human behavior makes sense. I call this 'fiction.”

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Book:The Hidden Machinery: Essays on Writing
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The Hidden Machinery: Essays on Writing

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Margot Livesey
Margot Livesey

Margot Livesey is a British author known for her intricate psychological portraits and rich imagination. Her works often focus on female characters and complex interpersonal relationships, which have won her a wide readership. more

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