Author: Lion Feuchtwanger

Quotes

Asking the author of historical novels to teach you about history is like expecting the composer of a melody to provide answers about radio transmission.

Asking the author of historical novels to teach you about history is like expecting the composer of a melody to provide answers about radio transmission.

- Lion Feuchtwanger

Like the philosopher, the author views his task as one of establishing a clear connection between life and history, and of making the past bear fruit for the present and future.

Like the philosopher, the author views his task as one of establishing a clear connection between life and history, and of making the past bear fruit for the present and future.

- Lion Feuchtwanger

I should add that it is open to debate whether what we call the writing of history these days is truly scientific.

I should add that it is open to debate whether what we call the writing of history these days is truly scientific.

- Lion Feuchtwanger

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