One recalls how much the creative impulse of the best-selle… - V. S. Pritchett

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One recalls how much the creative impulse of the best-sellers depends upon self-pity. It is an emotion of great dramatic potential.

V. S. Pritchett

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Victor Sawdon Pritchett (16 December 1900– 20 March 1997) was a British short story writer, novelist, memoirist and critic.

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Alternative Names: Sir Victor Sawdon Pritchett • Victor Sawdon Pritchett

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One recalls how much the creative impulse of the best-sellers depends upon self-pity. It is an emotion of great dramatic potential. - V. S. Pritchett

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