Quote by Manuel Puig

I've never seen a worse situation than that of young writers in the United States. The publishing business in North America is so commercialized.

I've never seen a worse situation than that of young writers

Summary

This quote highlights the plight of young writers in the United States, emphasizing the challenging circumstances they face. It criticizes the highly commercialized publishing industry in North America, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over supporting and nurturing emerging literary talent. The quote implies that this state of affairs makes it difficult for young writers to gain recognition and opportunities to showcase their work, creating a particularly unfavorable situation for them.

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