Quote by Oscar Wilde

Mr. Henry James writes fiction as if it were a painful duty.

Mr. Henry James writes fiction as if it were a painful duty.

Summary

This quote suggests that Henry James approaches his fiction writing with a sense of obligation or burden. It implies that he may find the process of writing to be difficult or challenging, possibly causing him pain. It highlights the seriousness and importance he assigns to his craft, indicating that he is dedicated to producing quality work, even if it comes at a personal cost.

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Duty

By Oscar Wilde

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