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“But rather that we should lose our sense that neither can become the other, that the traditional novel form continues to enlarge our experience in those very areas where the wide-angle lense and the Cinerama screen tend to narrow it.” quote by Daniel J. Boorstin
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“But rather that we should lose our sense that neither can become the other, that the traditional novel form continues to enlarge our experience in those very areas where the wide-angle lense and the Cinerama screen tend to narrow it.”

Daniel J. Boorstin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events, 1961

He argues that traditional novels expand perspective, countering the narrowing effect of wide-angle visual media.

In simple terms: Novels broaden view unlike some screens.

Key Takeaway

Read novels to widen perception.

Themes

literature media criticism perception

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading novels
  • media analysis
  • educational curricula
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

narrative depth visual media impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can visual media ever match novel depth?
  • How do you balance visual and textual storytelling?
A Different Perspective

Novels may not reach all audiences.

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