Quote by Juliet Barker

The first duty of an Author is --- I conceive --- a faithful allegiance to Truth and Nature; his second, such a conscientious study of Art as shall enable him to interpret eloquently and effectively the oracles delivered by those two great deities.--- Charlotte Bronte

The first duty of an Author is --- I conceive --- a faithful

Summary

In this quote, Charlotte Bronte highlights the primary duties of an author. She argues that an author's first duty is to truthfully and accurately represent the world and human nature in their writings. This implies that authors should be sincere and authentic in their portrayal of reality. Bronte also emphasizes the importance of studying and mastering the craft of art so that authors can artfully and effectively convey the profound insights offered by truth and nature. By doing so, authors can skillfully interpret and convey the wisdom imparted by these two divine sources of inspiration.

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By Juliet Barker

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