About Quote by H. P. Lovecraft
“I could not write about 'ordinary people' because I am not in the least interested in them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Supernatural Horror in Literature, 1927
Admits disinterest in ordinary people, implying a focus on the strange and extraordinary in writing.
In simple terms: I don’t care about ordinary people.
Focus on the unusual in storytelling.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- fiction workshops
- creative brainstorming
- genre studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are ordinary people uninteresting?
- How does this affect your narratives?
Can limit empathy or relatability.