Of course he despised the world as a whole; every thoughtfu… - E. M. Forster

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Of course he despised the world as a whole; every thoughtful man should; it is almost a test of refinement.

E. M. Forster

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Edward Morgan Forster (1 January 1879 – 7 July 1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist.

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Birth Name: Edward Morgan Forster

Alternative Names: EM Forster • E Forster • Edward Forster

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Of course he despised the world as a whole; every thoughtful man should; it is almost a test of refinement. - E. M. Forster

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