--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know what kind of things I myself have…" description: "\"I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anyth..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/anonymous-1_detectives_i-know-what-kind-of-things-i-myself-have_1631077.jpg" --- # I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by… ![“I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anything in the society outside.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/anonymous-1_detectives_i-know-what-kind-of-things-i-myself-have_1631077.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/anonymous-1_detectives_i-know-what-kind-of-things-i-myself-have_1631077.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/104/anonymous-1_detectives_i-know-what-kind-of-things-i-myself-have_1631077.jpg) > “I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anything in the society outside.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote critiques detective stories for focusing narrowly on individuals and neglecting broader social context. **In simple terms:** Detective stories often ignore society. Key Takeaway Consider broader context in storytelling. Themes literature critique society storytelling Mood reflective analytical Type critical observational When to use this quote - writing workshops - literary analysis - creative writing - media criticism - teaching literature Key Concepts narrative focus social relevance Questions to Reflect On - How can a plot reflect societal issues? - What elements make a story feel isolated? 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