The great thing about using the past is that it gives you the most colossal freedom to invent. The research is necessary, of course, but no one writes a novel to dramatically illustrate what everybody already knows.
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"The great thing about using the past is that it gives you the most colossal freedom to invent. The research is necessary, of course, but no one writes a novel to dramatically illustrate what everybody already knows." — Peter Carey
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The great thing about using the past is that it gives you the most colossal freedom to invent. The research is necessary, of course, but no one writes a novel to dramatically illustrate what everybody already knows. — Peter Carey
About Peter Carey
Peter Carey was a Novelist from Australia (1943–1897).
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Who said "The great thing about using the past is that it gives you the most colossal fre…"?
This quote is attributed to Peter Carey, a Novelist from Australia.
When did Peter Carey live?
Peter Carey lived from 1943 – 1897.