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“It's a fantastic privilege to spend three or four hundred pages with a reader. You have time to go into certain questions that are painful or difficult or complicated. That's one thing that appeals to me very much about the novel form.” quote by Anne Michaels
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“It's a fantastic privilege to spend three or four hundred pages with a reader. You have time to go into certain questions that are painful or difficult or complicated. That's one thing that appeals to me very much about the novel form.”

Anne Michaels

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Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015

Spending extensive time with a reader lets an author explore complex, painful topics deeply.

In simple terms: Long reading sessions enable deep discussion of tough issues.

Key Takeaway

Use time with readers to tackle difficult subjects.

Themes

literature dialogue complexity

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • book clubs
  • literary workshops
  • academic seminars

Key Concepts

author‑reader relationship exploration of pain

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can authors create safe spaces for difficult conversations?
  • What topics benefit most from prolonged discussion?
A Different Perspective

Readers may resist confronting uncomfortable topics.

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