Letters Quote by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor
““Martin: I write again because I must. A black foreboding has taken possession of me. I wrote Griselle as soon as I knew she was in Berlin and she answered briefly. Rehearsals were going brilliantly; the play would open shortly. My second letter was more encouragement than warning, and it has been returned to me, the envelope unopened, marked only addressee unknown, (Adressant Unbekannt). What a darkness those words carry! How can she be unknown? It is surely a message that she has come to harm. They know what has happened to her, those stamped letters say,””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Man Who Loved Children”, 1942
The narrator feels compelled to write, haunted by a foreboding sense of danger and unknown threats.
In simple terms: He writes because he feels compelled, despite fear.
Key Takeaway
Write despite uncertainty.
Themes
creativity
obligation
foreboding
Mood
tense
determined
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing practice
- risk assessment
- emergency response
- communication strategies
Key Concepts
psychological tension
artistic drive
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to create under pressure?
- How do you act when faced with unknown threats?
A Different Perspective
Writing may not resolve the underlying danger.
