If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's privat…

William Makepeace Thackeray
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If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's private thoughts and meanings noted down alongside of his story, how many insipid volumes would become interesting, and dull tales excite the reader! ✨ William Makepeace Thackeray (2008). The History of Pendennis (Volume 2 of 2 ) (EasyRead Edition), p.51, ReadHowYouWant.com
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