As it is I'm a dated novelist, whom hardly anybody reads…
““As it is I'm a dated novelist, whom hardly anybody reads, or if they do, most of them don't understand what I am on about. Certainly I wish I had never written Voss, which is going to be everybody's albatross.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Regrets a novel that became a burdensome legacy.
In simple terms: He regrets writing Voss.
Key Takeaway
Avoid creating lasting burdens.
Themes
regret
legacy
authorial burden
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- publishing decisions
- career reflection
- artistic identity
Key Concepts
literary fame
creative risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with unwanted fame?
- Can regret fuel better art?
A Different Perspective
Some works gain value despite author’s regret.