Quote by Robert Huntington Fletcher

Other things being equal, the value of a book, and especially of an author's whole work, is proportional to its range, that is to the breadth and variety of the life and characters which it presents.

Other things being equal, the value of a book, and especiall

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This quote suggests that the value of a book, and particularly the value of an author's entire body of work, is directly linked to its scope and diversity. In other words, the broader and more varied life experiences and characters a book portrays, the more valuable and enriching it becomes. It emphasizes the importance of presenting a wide range of perspectives and narratives, believing that this depth and breadth enhances the worth and significance of the literary work.

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