I find I think of myself not as a writer so much as…
““I find I think of myself not as a writer so much as someone who provides a gateway, a tangential route for readers to reach the circus again, if only in their minds, when they are unable to attend it physically, I relay it through printed words on crumpled newsprint, words that they can read again and again. returning to the circus whenever they wish, regardless of time of day or physical location. Transporting them at will. When put that way, it sounds rather like magic, doesn't it? -Friedrick Thiessen, 1898" Our revels now are ended. These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits, and Are melted into air, into thin air: And, like the baseless fabric of this vision, The cloud-capp'd tow'rs, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissiolve, And, like this insubstantial pageant faded, Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff As dreams are made on; and our little life Is rounded with a sleep. _Prosper, THE TEMPEST, ACT IV, SCENE 1””
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 sees writing as a magical portal that lets readers experience a circus of imagination anytime, anywhere.
In simple terms: Writing is a magical gateway to imagination.
Key Takeaway
Use words to create timeless experiences.
Themes
imagination
magic
storytelling
accessibility
Mood
wonderful
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading for escape
- teaching literature
- creative writing workshops
- digital publishing
- public libraries
Key Concepts
Narrative transport
psychological escapism
cultural memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a story become a personal sanctuary?
- What responsibilities do writers have in shaping imagined spaces?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overstate the passive role of readers who also shape meaning.