Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu

Writers of novels and romance in general bring a double loss to their readers; robbing them of their time and money; representing men, manners, and things, that never have been, or are likely to be.

Writers of novels and romance in general bring a double loss

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This quote criticizes writers of novels and romance for wasting readers' time and money. It argues that these works depict things and characters that do not exist in reality and will never exist in the future. Therefore, the quote suggests that instead of engaging with unrealistic fantasies, readers should focus on more practical and valuable endeavours.

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By Mary Wortley Montagu

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