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Consciousness Quote by Garrett Hedlund

“I fantasised about F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' - I loved it, and then I read everything J. D. Salinger had to offer. Then I was turned on to Kerouac, and his spontaneous prose, his stream of consciousness way of writing. I admired him so much, and I romanticised so much about the '40s…” quote by Garrett Hedlund
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“I fantasised about F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' - I loved it, and then I read everything J. D. Salinger had to offer. Then I was turned on to Kerouac, and his spontaneous prose, his stream of consciousness way of writing. I admired him so much, and I romanticised so much about the '40s and '50s.”

Garrett Hedlund

About This Quote

The author describes a literary journey through mid‑20th‑century American writers, highlighting evolving influences and romanticized eras.

In simple terms: Reading different authors shaped his taste.

Key Takeaway

Explore varied literary voices.

Themes

literature influence historical romance

Mood

nostalgic curious

Type

reflective exploratory

When to use this quote

  • college courses
  • book clubs
  • creative writing
  • personal reading

Key Concepts

modernism stream of consciousness American canon

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which writer resonated most?
  • How do eras affect style?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing past eras may overlook complexities.

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