The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does... - Bertrand Russell

This quote is attributed to Bertrand Russell.

"The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life."

Bertrand Russell Literature

Mathematician and Philosopher Welsh 1872–1970

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