Broken Quote by Michael Cunningham
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“Philip Glass, like [Virginia] Woolf, is more interested in that which continues than he is in that which begins, climaxes, and ends... Glass and Woolf have both broken out of the traditional realm of the story, whether literary or musical, in favor of something more meditative, less neatly delineated, and more true to life. For me, Glass [finds] in three repeated notes something of [a] rapture of sameness.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Literary Review, 2015
Glass and Woolf prioritize ongoing, meditative experiences over conventional narratives with emphasizing repetition and continuity.
In simple terms: They favor ongoing, repetitive art.
Key Takeaway
Embrace continuity and subtle variation.
Themes
literature
music
artistic philosophy
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- composing music
- writing novels
- creating installations
Key Concepts
meditation
repetition
nonlinear narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repetition affect emotional impact?
- Can continuity replace climax?
A Different Perspective
May lack clear resolution for some audiences.
