“Fiction keeps its audience by retaining the world as its subject matter. People like the world. Many people actually prefer it to art and spend their days by choice in the thick of it.”
Book:Living by Fiction
Quote by Annie Dillard
Work
Living by Fiction
This book delves into the profound influence that fictional narratives have on individuals, society, and culture, examining how stories shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. more
Author
Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard is an American author known for her unique writing style and profound observations of nature. Born on April 30, 1945, she has written several notable works, including 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' and 'Under the Sun'. more
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