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“The prime motive was the desire of a tale-teller to try his hand at a really long story that would hold the attention of readers, amuse them, delight them, and at times maybe excite them or deeply move them.” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
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““The prime motive was the desire of a tale-teller to try his hand at a really long story that would hold the attention of readers, amuse them, delight them, and at times maybe excite them or deeply move them.””

J.R.R. Tolkien

About This Quote

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

Storytellers seek to craft long narratives that captivate, entertain, and move readers emotionally.

In simple terms: Tell long, engaging stories.

Key Takeaway

Create narratives that resonate deeply.

Themes

storytelling creativity emotion

Mood

enthusiastic thoughtful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • teaching
  • marketing
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

literary theory narrative craft

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance depth and brevity?
  • What emotions do you aim to evoke?
A Different Perspective

Length can deter readers seeking brevity.

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