Books Quote by Dejan Stojanovic
““They read a little bit, write a little, and especially agree with themselves on important moves, important information, important awards, important writers that they plan to enthrone forever in history through a variety of memberships and numerous prizes awarded under the influence of top bureaucrats who know everything, not only about literature, but also about secret conspiracies, the Masons that lurk in every corner to crucify someone, steal someone’s soul and sell it to an unknown devil, about whom only the chief bureaucrat possesses secret knowledge that he doesn’t share; about history, ghosts, missing continents; about who said what to whom in confidence.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Bureaucracy of Literature” in Literary Review, 2015
Literary elites manipulate recognition through networks and conspiracies, shaping history to serve hidden agendas.
In simple terms: Powerful groups control literary fame and history.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek diverse voices.
Themes
power
elitism
conspiracy
literature
history
control
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- publishing
- award committees
- academic curricula
- media criticism
Key Concepts
social dynamics
institutional bias
gatekeeping
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports these claims?
- How can readers discover unbiased works?
A Different Perspective
Not all literary influence is conspiratorial; many merit-based successes exist.
