Books Quote by Amos Oz
“I'm not sure I'm happy with words such as "task" or "role" when they are attached to literature.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2005
He feels that labeling literature as “task” or “role” limits its artistic freedom.
In simple terms: Labels restrict literature.
Resist limiting labels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- creative writing
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What labels hinder your creative process?
- When can a role enhance artistic purpose?
Some structure can guide creative work.