Henry James Quote

The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.


Variant text: The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does compete with life. - The Art of Fiction (1884)


The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.

The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.

The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.

The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.