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“I think the deepest thing is that many fiction writers tell stories but are not elegant writers. But, we're not writing journalism when we're making literature.” quote by Edward Hirsch
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“I think the deepest thing is that many fiction writers tell stories but are not elegant writers. But, we're not writing journalism when we're making literature.”

Edward Hirsch

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The author distinguishes between storytelling and elegant literary craft, noting that literature is not journalism.

In simple terms: Storytelling vs. literary art.

Key Takeaway

Value craft over mere narrative.

Themes

literature craft journalism

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing courses
  • literary criticism
  • publishing decisions

Key Concepts

aesthetic quality genre distinction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines elegance in writing?
  • Is journalism a form of literature?
A Different Perspective

Elegance can be subjective.

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