Communication Quote by Erik Larson
“I never recreate dialogue. I have often been asked by people, 'You must have made this up because this is dialogue, right?' Anything in my books that is in quotes comes from some kind of living historical document: a letter, a memoir, a court transcript, a newspaper interview.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Devil in the White City, Erik Larson, 2003
Larson insists all quoted material in his works is sourced from authentic historical records, not invented dialogue.
In simple terms: Quotes are taken from real documents.
Key Takeaway
Use genuine sources for dialogue.
Themes
histority
research
integrity
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
explanatory
informative
When to use this quote
- biography
- historical nonfiction
- documentary writing
Key Concepts
primary sources
historical authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify authenticity?
- What if sources conflict?
A Different Perspective
May limit narrative flexibility.
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