Kitsch Quote by Robert Scholes
“It is possible to call Tolstoy Kitsch.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Literary Criticism, 1975
Labeling Tolstoy as kitsch challenges conventional aesthetic judgments.
In simple terms: Calling Tolstoy kitsch questions taste standards.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate assumptions about high and low art.
Themes
aesthetics
literary criticism
cultural hierarchy
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- Academic curricula
- museum curation
- public debates
- media reviews
Key Concepts
Kitsch
canon formation
taste theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define kitsch in literature?
- Can a masterpiece also be kitsch?
A Different Perspective
Risk of oversimplifying complex works.
