“The instructed man is ashamed to pronounce in an Orphic manner what everybody knows, and because he is silent people think he is making fun of them.”
Quote by Van Wyck Brooks
Work
From a writer's notebook
This book offers a compilation of essays, anecdotes, and reflections that delve into the intricacies of the writing process. It is intended for writers and readers interested in the thoughts and experiences of a writer as they navigate the challenges and joys of crafting prose. more
Author
Van Wyck Brooks
Van Wyck Brooks was a prominent American literary critic and historian, recognized for his substantial contributions to the study of American literary history. He is particularly known for his studies on the New England transcendentalists and the American Renaissance. Brooks's writing was marked by its intellectual depth and its ability to engage with both literary and historical issues. more
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