Quote by C.S. Lewis

Attempts to connect men's circumstances too closely with their literary productions are usually, I believe, unsuccessful.

Attempts to connect men's circumstances too closely with the

Summary

This quote suggests that linking an individual's personal circumstances too closely with their literary works is typically unsuccessful. It implies that a person's life experiences and context may not always align directly with the themes and messages conveyed through their writing. In other words, the quote highlights the difficulty and potential limitations of trying to draw direct correlations between an author's work and the events or circumstances of their life.

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Literary Criticism

By C.S. Lewis

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