Dostoevsky's Word Count Dilemma
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Fyodor Dostoevsky was once asked why his novels were so incredibly long. He stroked his beard thoughtfully and replied: 'I was paid by the word, and I had gambling debts. Do you know how many synonyms exist for existential despair? I found every single one.'
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