Art Quote by George Saunders
“For me, the game would be to assume a very intelligent reader who can extrapolate a lot from a little. And that's become my definition of art; to get that pitch just right, where I can put a hint on page three, and the reader's ears go up a bit, as opposed to dropping it all on the first page.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 2015
The author defines art as subtly guiding an intelligent reader, using hints rather than overt exposition.
In simple terms: Art is about subtle hints for smart readers.
Key Takeaway
Use subtlety to engage readers.
Themes
creativity
reader engagement
literary technique
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- short stories
- editing process
Key Concepts
narrative design
implicit meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How much hint is enough?
- When does subtlety become obscurity?
A Different Perspective
Over-reliance on subtlety may alienate some readers.
![“I think that tri [to Ram Bahadur Bomjon] was the first time I'd even seen something that made me think, or really feel: "Ah, I don't know what's really going on in the world - I think I do, and it feels like I do, but whatever is really going on is, de facto, beyond the scope of my comprehension…” quote by George Saunders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bc3/george-saunders-317_can-do_i-think-that-tri-to-ram-bahadur-bomjon-w_1355843.jpg)
