Books Quote by Zadie Smith
““Much of the excitement of a new novel lies in the repudiation of the one written before.””
About This Quote
New novels are exciting because they challenge and overturn ideas from previous works.
In simple terms: New books thrill by rejecting old ones.
Key Takeaway
Value fresh perspectives.
Themes
literature
innovation
critique
Mood
inspired
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading clubs
- writing workshops
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
postmodernism
creative rebellion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this challenge improve the art?
- What is lost in discarding?
A Different Perspective
Rejection can be dismissive of past achievements.
![“I have 50 or 60 pages on the [new] novel but I still expect to be a long time at it. It’s a theme that requires prayer and fasting to make it get anywhere. I manage to pray but am a very sloppy faster.” quote by Flannery O'Connor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c60/flannery-o-connor-639_books_i-have-50-or-60-pages-on-the-new-novel-b_2463173.jpg)
