Books Quote by Stephen Dobyns
“Sometimes someone will tell me about an author I've never heard of before and that will send me to that person. That's how I discovered Thomas Bernhard, an Austrian novelist whose novels tend to be one long rant.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Literary Discovery, Stephen Dobyns, 2005
Encountering an unknown author can lead to discovering a unique, intense literary voice.
In simple terms: Discover new authors for fresh perspectives.
Key Takeaway
Explore unfamiliar writers to expand taste.
Themes
discovery
literature
novelty
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- reading challenges
- library research
Key Concepts
Literary criticism
author studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Which unknown author changed your view?
- How do you assess a new writer’s value?
A Different Perspective
Not all discovered works suit every reader.
![“FLEISCHMANN: How are you feeling at the moment? BERNHARD: Extremely content, I have to say. The water's splashing, the sun is shining; simple Spaniards and Englishmen who can't be understood [are talking]—an ideal constellation. But it won't last long. All of a sudden the whole thing is struck by…” quote by Thomas Bernhard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/97d/thomas-bernhard-3514_happiness_fleischmann-how-are-you-feeling-at-the-m_947643.jpg)
