1930s Quote by Philip Wylie
“The novelist now usurps the chair of the educator, the pulpit of the preacher, the columns of the journalist. Yet his original purpose of entertaining may have been his highest purpose. (introduction to Gladiator, Book League Monthly, 1930)”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Introduction to Gladiator, Book League Monthly, 1930
Novelists now take on roles of teachers, preachers, and journalists, yet their original aim to entertain may be their highest purpose.
In simple terms: Writers become educators and moral voices.
Use storytelling to both entertain and enlighten.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- public discourse
- media production
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a story be both fun and profound?
- What responsibilities do writers have?
Balancing entertainment with moral instruction can be challenging.