Books Quote by Adam Ross
“I'll never forget reading Chekhov's "A Doctor's Visit" on a train to Hawthorne, New York, and I got to the end - the scene where the patient says goodbye to the doctor and she puts a flower in her hair as a kind of thank you to him - and I felt like a cowboy shot from a canyon's top. This is a different experience from reading a novel, I think. The emotional effect is cumulative. Let's just hope market forces don't send short fiction the way of the dinosaur, because their sales are paltry compared to the novel and this is truly unfortunate.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "A Doctor's Visit" by Anton Chekhov, 1886
Reading a brief story can create a powerful, cumulative emotional impact, distinct from longer novels, highlighting the value of short fiction.
In simple terms: Short stories can pack strong emotions.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate and support short fiction.
Themes
literature
emotion
short form
reading
market dynamics
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- literary festivals
- educational curricula
- publishing decisions
Key Concepts
Narrative immersion
emotional crescendo
cultural preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does brevity shape emotional resonance?
- What can protect short fiction in a market favoring novels?
A Different Perspective
Short works may receive less commercial attention despite artistic merit.
