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As a child, I read science fiction, but from the very beginnings of my reading for pleasure, I read a lot of non-fiction
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"As a child, I read science fiction, but from the very beginnings of my reading for pleasure, I read a lot of non-fictional history, particularly historical biography"

- Norman Spinrad

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Norman Spinrad's quote speaks to the significance of reading both fiction and non-fiction. As a kid, he read sci-fi, which is a form of fiction, but he also checked out a great deal of non-fictional history, particularly historical biography. This suggests that he valued both kinds of reading and found them both to be pleasurable. It likewise recommends that he found worth in learning about history and the lives of historic figures. This quote talks to the value of reading both fiction and non-fiction, as both can be satisfying and provide important understanding. It also speaks with the significance of reading about history, as it can supply insight into the past and assist us to understand today.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norman Spinrad somewhere between September 15, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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