Aesthetic Quote by Chang-Rae Lee
“In my teaching, I try to expose my students to the widest range of aesthetic possibilities, so I'll offer them stories from Anton Chekhov to Denis Johnson, from Flannery O'Connor to A.M. Homes, and perhaps investigating all that strange variation of beauty has rubbed off on me. Or perhaps that's why I enjoy teaching literature.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “Teaching the Unteachable”, 2015
The author believes exposing students to diverse literary voices expands their aesthetic sense and personal growth.
In simple terms: Diverse literature broadens students' sense of beauty.
Key Takeaway
Include varied authors in curricula.
Themes
education
literature
aesthetics
diversity
personal growth
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
pedagogical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- college literature courses
- high school English
- creative writing workshops
- reading groups
Key Concepts
cultural exposure
literary canon
aesthetic development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance breadth and depth in a syllabus?
- Which authors resonate most with you and why?
A Different Perspective
Students may feel overwhelmed by too many styles without guidance.
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