It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
Ursula K. Le GuinRead
Part of the particular interest and beauty of science fiction and fantasy: writer and reader collaborate in world-making.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science fiction and fantasy engage both writers and readers in creating imaginative worlds together.
Ursula K. Le Guin highlights the unique collaborative relationship between writers and readers in the realms of science fiction and fantasy. These genres allow for the shared experience of world-building, where writers construct intricate narratives and readers actively partake in imagining these elaborate settings, thus fostering a deep connection and engagement with the worlds created.
Themes
Science FictionFantasyWorld-BuildingCollaborationImagination
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the importance of engaging narratives, one might say, 'As Ursula K. Le Guin pointed out, writers and readers collaborate in world-making.'
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