Quote by Virginia Woolf

Fiction is like a spider's web, attached ever so lightly perhaps, but still attached to life at all four corners.

Fiction is like a spider's web, attached ever so lightly per

Summary

This quote, attributed to Virginia Woolf, suggests that despite being a creation of imagination, fiction remains intricately intertwined with reality. Like a spider's web, which appears delicate yet firmly connected to its surroundings, fiction is subtly grounded in the essence of life. It may rely on the author's invention, but it draws inspiration and meaning from the world it mirrors. Through this metaphor, Woolf highlights how fiction is linked to the universal human experiences, and how even the most fantastical stories maintain a connection to the truths and complexities present in reality.

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By Virginia Woolf

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