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“I was in Venice teaching, so I reread Henry James's "The Wings of the Dove." I love James.” quote by Stephen Greenblatt
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“I was in Venice teaching, so I reread Henry James's "The Wings of the Dove." I love James.”

Stephen Greenblatt

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2021

Re-reading Henry James while teaching in Venice deepens his appreciation for literary craft.

In simple terms: He revisits James' work, enriching his teaching.

Key Takeaway

Use classic literature to inspire teaching.

Themes

literature teaching inspiration

Mood

enthusiastic scholarly

Type

academic personal

When to use this quote

  • university lectures
  • creative writing workshops
  • personal study

Key Concepts

comparative literature pedagogy historical context

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does James influence your pedagogy?
  • What insights arise from revisiting classics?
A Different Perspective

Modern relevance may be challenging.

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