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“One hundred copies? Of these poems you do not even like?” asked the Roman. “They’re nasty bits about famous people; everyone will want them.” quote by Karen Essex
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““One hundred copies? Of these poems you do not even like?” asked the Roman. “They’re nasty bits about famous people; everyone will want them.””

Karen Essex

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Last Roman, Karen Essex, 1998

People often dismiss works they dislike, yet they anticipate demand for scandalous content about famous figures.

In simple terms: Disliked works can still be popular if they involve fame.

Key Takeaway

Consider why controversy sells.

Themes

celebrity scandal market demand rejection

Mood

critical analytical

Type

cultural media

When to use this quote

  • book clubs
  • media analysis
  • marketing strategy
  • public relations

Key Concepts

curiosity media economics cultural criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are we drawn to scandal about the famous?
  • Can negative perception increase a work’s value?
A Different Perspective

Popularity may stem from sensationalism, not quality.

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