Humor Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
““Nothing is easier to write than scenery; nothing more difficult and unnecessary to read.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome, 1889
Writing scenery is easy, but reading it can be tedious and unnecessary.
In simple terms: Scenery is easy to write, hard to read.
Focus on substance over ornamental description.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel writing
- novel drafting
- academic essays
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does descriptive writing enhance a story?
- Is there a place for beautiful scenery in prose?
Overlooks the pleasure some readers find in vivid description.