Books Quote by Zia Haider Rahman
“The difference does not lie in the things that news does that novels do not do, but in the things that novels do that news cannot do. In other words, this basic technique of news - just one among many - is something a novel can use, but a novel can deploy a multitude of other techniques also. Novels are not bound by the rules of reportage. Far from it. They're predicated on delivering experience.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Novel and the News, The New Yorker, 2021
Novels can convey inner experience and subjective truth, unlike news which reports facts.
In simple terms: Novels deliver experience, news reports facts.
Key Takeaway
Use narrative depth to explore truth.
Themes
literature
media
truth
experience
storytelling
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- journalism
- teaching
- public speaking
Key Concepts
subjectivity
empathy
depth
technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance factual reporting with narrative depth?
- What techniques can blend reportage and storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Novels may sacrifice factual accuracy for artistic effect.
