Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Prose is architecture, not interior decoration, and the Baroque is over

Prose is architecture, not interior decoration, and the Baro

Summary

This quote suggests that writing should focus more on the structure and overall craftsmanship (architecture) rather than getting overly indulgent in embellishments and details (interior decoration). By stating "the Baroque is over," it implies that the extravagant and ornate style associated with the Baroque period in art and literature is no longer favored or appropriate in contemporary writing. The quote encourages a simpler, more streamlined approach to prose, emphasizing the importance of strong and solid structural elements.

By Ernest Hemingway

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