Stephen Greenblatt Quotes

A collection of quotes by Stephen Greenblatt.

Stephen Greenblatt is a prominent American literary scholar and critic. Born on November 7, 1943, he is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the field of Renaissance studies. Greenblatt has made significant contributions to the study of Shakespeare and early modern literature. He is particularly known for his work in New Historicism, a critical approach that analyzes literary texts within their historical and cultural contexts. Greenblatt has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2012 for his book "The Swerve: How the World Became Modern."

What we know is that Shakespeare wrote perhaps the most rema

What we know is that Shakespeare wrote perhaps the most remarkable body of passionate love poetry in the English language to a young man.

Stephen Greenblatt

Poetry Love Language Man

I believe in broken, fractured, complicated narratives, but

I believe in broken, fractured, complicated narratives, but I believe in narratives as a vehicle for truth, not simply as a form of entertainment, though I love entertainment, but also a way of conveying what needs to be conveyed about the works that I care about.

Stephen Greenblatt

Truth Work Love