“Art is not difficult because it wishes to be difficult, but because it wishes to be art.”
Quote by Donald Barthelme
Author
Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme was an American author born on April 7, 1931, and passed away on July 23, 1989. Known for his unique literary style and experimental writing, Barthelme is considered one of the representatives of postmodernist literature. more
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