It must be that I am dreaming, and that I shall awaken in a moment to see that awful knife descending toward my heart- kiss me, dear, just once before I lose my dream forever." -Jane-
Edgar Rice BurroughsRead
No fiction is worth reading except for entertainment. If it entertains and is clean, it is good literature, or its kind. If it forms the habit of reading, in people who might not read otherwise, it is the best literature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The value of fiction lies in its ability to entertain and encourage reading.
This quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs emphasizes that fiction should primarily serve the purpose of entertainment. If a work of fiction is both engaging and appropriate, it qualifies as good literature. Moreover, if it inspires those who might not typically read to develop a habit of reading, it is considered the highest form of literature, reflecting the importance of accessibility and enjoyment in literary works.
Themes
FictionReadingEntertainmentLiteratureHabit
In practice
Example use cases
During a book club meeting discussing the importance of enjoyable literature.
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