American writer Quote by Susan Sontag
“Salter is a writer who particularly rewards those for whom reading is an intense pleasure. He is among the very few North American writers all of whose work I want to read, whose as-yet-unpublished books I wait for impatiently.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: 'On the Pleasure of Reading' in The New Yorker, 1975
The quote praises Salter for delivering deep, rewarding reading experiences and anticipates future works with eager expectation.
In simple terms: Salter writes books that are a joy to read and readers eagerly await his next releases.
Key Takeaway
Seek out Salter’s work and stay tuned for upcoming titles.
Themes
literary appreciation
anticipation
reading pleasure
Mood
enthusiastic
curious
Type
commendary
promotional
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- personal reading lists
- library acquisitions
- academic curricula
Key Concepts
authorial voice
reader engagement
literary anticipation
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a reading experience 'intense' for you?
- How do you discover new authors you’ll eagerly await?
A Different Perspective
Limited to those familiar with Salter; others may not share the same intensity.
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