Quote by Philip Pullman

I had passed through the entire British education system studying literature, culminating in three years of reading English at Oxford, and they'd never told me about something as basic as the importance of point of view in fiction!

I had passed through the entire British education system stu

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience of the British education system and expresses surprise and disappointment at not being taught about the significance of point of view in fiction, despite studying literature extensively. It highlights a sense of frustration that a fundamental aspect of storytelling was overlooked or neglected in their educational journey, leading to a newfound understanding of the importance of perspective in shaping narratives.

By Philip Pullman

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