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Anthony Powell was a renowned British novelist, best known for his twelve-volume series A Dance to the Music of Time, which intricately examined British society over several decades. His keen insights into human nature and his vivid portrayal of social dynamics made him a literary giant. Powell's dedication to exploring the complexity of life through fiction inspires writers to seek depth in their work and to craft narratives that capture the multifaceted nature of human experience. His work serves as a reminder of the enduring power of literature.
"People think that because a novel's invented, it isn't true. Exactly the reverse is the case. Biography and memoirs can never be wholly true, since they cannot include every conceivable circumstance of what happened. The novel can do that."
"Parents are sometimes a bit of a disappointment to their children. They don't fulfill the promise of their early years."
"Parents - especially step-parents - are sometimes a bit of a disappointment to their children. They don't fulfill the promise of their early years."
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