Books Quote by Thomas Guthrie
“The new novel is sought more eagerly, and devoured more greedily, the New Testament.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The New Novel, 1840
The novel is eagerly consumed, rivaling the New Testament in popularity.
In simple terms: Novels are devoured like scripture.
Appreciate literature’s impact.
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When to use this quote
- reading habits
- publishing trends
- cultural influence
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we idolize certain books?
- What makes a novel “sacred”?
Comparisons may overstate significance.