Quote by Ralph Ellison

There must be possible a fiction which, leaving sociology and case histories to the scientists, can arrive at the truth about the human condition, here and now, with all the bright magic of the fairy tale.

There must be possible a fiction which, leaving sociology an

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This quote suggests that there should be a form of fiction that goes beyond the analytical approach of sociology and case studies in order to reveal the true essence of the human condition in the present moment. It implies that such a narrative should possess the enchantment and wonder of a fairy tale, offering a unique perspective that grasps the realities of life while still retaining an element of imaginative storytelling.

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