Anymore Quote by Harmony Korine
“I don't even know how people read new fiction anymore because there's so much old fiction that exists that seems great that's unread. It's overwhelming to me. But, I mean, I do read. But there probably haven't been many people less literate than me that have been in 'The Paris Review.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Paris Review, 2015
Notes the overwhelming abundance of classic literature, making new fiction feel obscure and hard to discover.
In simple terms: Too many old books make new ones hard to find.
Key Takeaway
Seek out fresh voices despite the overload.
Themes
literature
overwhelm
discovery
Mood
curious
critical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- library programs
- personal reading lists
Key Concepts
canon formation
reading habits
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discover new authors?
- What role should institutions play in promoting new fiction?
A Different Perspective
The canon can marginalize emerging writers.
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