Book Quote by Walter de la Mare
““That's why I've just gone on … collecting this particular kind of stuff – what you might call riff-raff. There's not a book here, Lawford, that hasn't at least a glimmer of the real thing in it – just Life, seen through a living eye, and felt. As for literature, and style, and all that gallimaufry, don't fear for them if your author has the ghost of a hint of genius in his making.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Writing, 1935
True literature reflects real life through a perceptive eye, even in the mundane.
In simple terms: Real life fuels authentic literature.
Key Takeaway
Observe life closely.
Themes
literature
reality
perception
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- travel writing
- journalism
Key Concepts
authenticity
observation
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discover depth in daily life?
- What mundane detail could become art?
A Different Perspective
Finding depth in everyday can be challenging.
