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Claude Houghton
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Claude Houghton Oldfield (May 1889 – 10 February 1961) was a British novelist and short story writer.
Quotes
I Am Jonathan Scrivener (1930)
It is interesting to sit in a room, knowing that at any moment the door may open and your solitude be disturbed by the entry of a total stranger. It destroys the sense of isolation usually experienced when you are at home.
Chapter IV, page 53
I've met a number of people who had endured agonies in their determination not to suffer.
Chapter VI, page 116
Most of us commit suicide, but the fact is only recognized if we blow our brains out. The most tragic suicide is never the dramatic one.
Chapter XI, page 221
The butterfly was putting up a gallant struggle, but nevertheless it was in the net.
Chapter XII, page 235
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Author:Claude Houghton Oldfield
Category:Novelists from England
Category:Short story writers from England
Category:Science fiction authors from England
Category:Fantasy authors
Category:1889 births
Category:1961 deaths