Author: Elizabeth George

Quotes

I attempt to write a good novel. Whether it is literature or not is something that will be decided by the ages, not by me and not by a pack of critics around the globe.

I attempt to write a good novel. Whether it is literature or not is something that will be decided by the ages, not by me and not by a pack of critics around the globe.

- Elizabeth George

I knew from the age of seven that I was meant to be a writer.

I knew from the age of seven that I was meant to be a writer.

- Elizabeth George

I'm interested in the dark side of man. I'm interested in taboos, and murder is the greatest taboo. Characters are fascinating in their extremity, not in their happiness.

I'm interested in the dark side of man. I'm interested in taboos, and murder is the greatest taboo. Characters are fascinating in their extremity, not in their happiness.

- Elizabeth George

Art can't be taught; passion can't be taught; discipline can't be taught; but craft can be taught. And writing is both an art and a craft.

Art can't be taught; passion can't be taught; discipline can't be taught; but craft can be taught. And writing is both an art and a craft.

- Elizabeth George

I write the kinds of novels I like to read, where the setting is rendered with love and care.

I write the kinds of novels I like to read, where the setting is rendered with love and care.

- Elizabeth George

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