Genre Quote by Jennifer Egan
“I don't really begin with ideas about genre. I certainly wrote a gothic novel, 'The Keep,' that conformed to and, in some ways, played with every convention I knew of to work with in the gothic, but the way I came to it was very instinctive and visceral.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing her novel 'The Keep', 2014
She writes gothic fiction instinctively, using conventions but also subverting them to create visceral storytelling.
In simple terms: Instinctive gothic writing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace genre basics, then innovate.
Themes
writing
genre
instinct
gothic
creativity
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
creative
literary
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- creative writing
- genre studies
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
convention
subversion
visceral narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance homage and innovation?
- What drives your visceral approach?
A Different Perspective
Balancing tradition and originality can risk alienating genre purists.
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