Books Quote by Salvatore Quasimodo
“The writer of stories or of novels settles on men and imitates them; he exhausts the possibilities of his characters.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Collected Poems, 1964
The writer imitates real people, exhausting character possibilities through repetition.
In simple terms: Writers copy real people, limiting character depth.
Key Takeaway
Explore new character traits.
Themes
creativity
character
writing
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- playwriting
- character workshops
Key Concepts
literature
imitation
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers break beyond imitation?
- What fresh perspectives can deepen characters?
A Different Perspective
May become formulaic and lack originality.
