Burroughs Quote by Ray Bradbury
“Burroughs is crap. Crap.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970, Ray Bradbury on author Burroughs
Burroughs' work is dismissed as worthless by the speaker; strong negative opinion
In simple terms: Burroughs' writing is considered poor
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal bias in critique
Themes
literary criticism
subjectivity
taste
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- book reviews
- creative discussions
- literary classes
Key Concepts
Artistic merit
censorship
personal preference
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a work valuable?
- How to critique fairly?
A Different Perspective
Criticism may overlook hidden value
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