--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm struggling with what is epic. People…" description: "\"I'm struggling with what is epic. People decided I was epic - if by epic, do you mean a big, heavy book? 'David Copperfield' is a big book - is it epic..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/175/patrick-rothfuss-145_amount_i-m-struggling-with-what-is-epic-people_1629035.jpg" --- # I'm struggling with what is epic. People decided I was… ![“I'm struggling with what is epic. People decided I was epic - if by epic, do you mean a big, heavy book? 'David Copperfield' is a big book - is it epic? Amount of time covered, length, drama, or story - that's the real appeal - if the story is long you have a better chance of becoming more…” quote by Patrick Rothfuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/175/patrick-rothfuss-145_amount_i-m-struggling-with-what-is-epic-people_1629035.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/175/patrick-rothfuss-145_amount_i-m-struggling-with-what-is-epic-people_1629035.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/175/patrick-rothfuss-145_amount_i-m-struggling-with-what-is-epic-people_1629035.jpg) > “I'm struggling with what is epic. People decided I was epic - if by epic, do you mean a big, heavy book? 'David Copperfield' is a big book - is it epic? Amount of time covered, length, drama, or story - that's the real appeal - if the story is long you have a better chance of becoming more connected.” [Patrick Rothfuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/patrick-rothfuss/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Epic status depends on scope, length, drama, and emotional connection, not just size. **In simple terms:** Epic means depth, not just size. Key Takeaway Seek depth over length. Themes literature epic storytelling Mood analytical contemplative Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - novel analysis - creative writing courses - book clubs Key Concepts narrative structure character development theme Questions to Reflect On - What makes a story feel epic? - How does time span affect impact? 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