And yet, in books were comfort and diversion; and they were wanted! - John Galsworthy

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And yet, in books were comfort and diversion; and they were wanted!

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About John Galsworthy

John Galsworthy OM (14 August 1867 – 31 January 1933) was an English novelist and playwright. Notable works include The Forsyte Saga (1906–1921) and its sequels, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1932.

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Alternative Names: John Sinjohn
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