Quote by C.S. Lewis

At all ages, if [fantasy and myth] is used well by the author and meets the right reader, it has the same power: to generalize while remaining concrete, to present in palpable form not concepts or even experiences but whole classes of experience, and to throw off irrelevancies. Bat at its best it can do more; it can give us experiences we have never had and thus, instead of 'commenting on life,' can add to it.


At all ages, if [fantasy and myth] is used well by the autho

Summary

This quote suggests that fantasy and myth, when effectively utilized by authors and resonating with the right readers, hold immense power. They have the ability to present abstract ideas in a tangible way, encompass entire categories of experiences, and eliminate distractions. Furthermore, exceptional fantasy and myth can provide us with new and extraordinary experiences, expanding our understanding of life rather than merely reflecting upon it.

By C.S. Lewis
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