Quote by Laura Riding

Her one serious failing was that she could not write above love. She could not write a story with more than one important character in it, whom she thought of for the moment as herself; with love there had to be at least two important characters.

Her one serious failing was that she could not write above l

Summary

This quote suggests that the author was limited in her writing abilities because she could only write about love. She struggled to create stories with multiple important characters, and often focused solely on herself as the main character. The quote implies that the presence of love compelled her to include at least two significant characters in her stories. Overall, it highlights a perceived deficiency in her writing style, with a particular emphasis on her preference for exploring the dynamics and nuances of love.

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