Quote by Stephen Greenblatt

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.


I believe in broken, fractured, complicated narratives, but

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's belief in the power of complex and non-linear narratives, which may be fragmented or unconventional. However, they emphasize that narratives should not be merely for entertainment, but rather a means to convey truth and profound ideas about the works that hold significance to them. They acknowledge the role of entertainment, but underline the deeper purpose of narratives as vehicles for conveying important messages.

By Stephen Greenblatt
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