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The most important basis of any novel is wanting to be someone else, and this means creating a character
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"The most important basis of any novel is wanting to be someone else, and this means creating a character"

- Antonio Tabucchi

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This quote by Antonio Tabucchi talks to the importance of developing a character in a book. It recommends that the basis of any novel is the desire to be somebody else, and that this desire is best expressed through the development of a character. This character can be a reflection of the author, or a completely various person. It is through this character that the author can explore various elements of themselves, or of the world around them. By producing a character, the author can check out various viewpoints, feelings, and experiences. This character can be utilized to check out the depths of the human condition, and to produce a story that is both significant and entertaining. Eventually, the character is the foundation of any unique, and it is through this character that the author can reveal their concepts and emotions.

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Antonio Tabucchi This quote is written / told by Antonio Tabucchi between September 23, 1943 and March 25, 2012. He was a famous Writer from Italy. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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