Quote by Anthony Burgess

The trouble began with Forster. After him it was considered ungentlemanly to write more than five or six novels.

The trouble began with Forster. After him it was considered

Summary

This quote suggests that the trouble or issue concerning writing novels began with the author Forster. The implication is that Forster's success or influence led to a new social expectation for writers, where it became ungentlemanly, or perhaps even excessive, to write more than a limited number of novels. This could imply a shift in societal norms and an added pressure for writers to conform to a particular standard or limit in their creative output.

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By Anthony Burgess

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