Quote by: Ruth Park

The world is full of novels in which characters simply say and do. There are certainly legitimate genres in which this is sufficient. But in real and lasting writing the character is.


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Author Bio


  • NameRuth Park
  • DescriptionNew Zealand–Australia writer
  • BornAugust 24, 1917
  • DiedDecember 14, 2010
  • CountryNew Zealand
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • WorksPlaying Beatie Bow
  • AwardsDromkeen Medal; Miles Franklin Literary Award