“In Edmund Gosse, Agnes Smedley, Geoffrey Wolff, we have a set of memoirists whose work records a steadily changing idea of the emergent self. But for each of them a flash of insight illuminating that idea grew out of the struggle to clarify one's own formative experience; and in each case the strength and beauty of the writing lie in the power of concentration with which this insight is pursued, and made to become the the writer's organizing principle. That principle at work is what makes a memoir literature rather than testament.”
Quote by Vivian Gornick
Work
The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative
This book delves into the intricacies of personal storytelling, examining how the context of events shapes the narrative. It offers insights into the techniques and strategies used by authors to craft compelling personal narratives. more
Author
Vivian Gornick
Vivian Gornick, born on June 14, 1935, is an American literary critic and writer known for her profound social insights and delicate portrayal of the female experience. more
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