However appalling to consider, however tedious to enact, every novel requires furniture, whether it is to be named or unnamed, for the characters wil… - Jonathan Lethem

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However appalling to consider, however tedious to enact, every novel requires furniture, whether it is to be named or unnamed, for the characters will be unable to remain in standing position for the duration of the story.

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About Jonathan Lethem

Jonathan Lethem (born February 19, 1964) is an American novelist, essayist, and short story writer.

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Pen Names: Harry Conklin
Alternative Names: Jonathan Allen Lethem

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