Art Quote by William Monahan
“Poetry died as a commercial form and then it died as a serious art form. No one serious touches it. It used to be that somebody like F. Scott Fitzgerald could make a high middle-class income from working as a short story writer for the Saturday Evening Post and other outlets. That doesn't happen anymore. It used to be that a legitimate playwright could make a living on Broadway from writing decent plays.”
About This Quote
The quote observes that poetry and other literary forms have lost both commercial viability and artistic seriousness, leaving them neglected and underfunded.
In simple terms: Poetry is no longer profitable or respected as serious art.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support undervalued art forms.
Themes
art
economics
culture
valuation
literature
Mood
reflective
critical
concerned
Type
observational
critical
cultural
When to use this quote
- publishing
- theatre
- education
- grant funding
Key Concepts
commercial viability
artistic legitimacy
market forces
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society revive support for literary arts?
- What models sustain artists without compromising art?
A Different Perspective
Market pressures can stifle creative expression and limit opportunities for writers.
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