Quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Faulkner is a writer who has had much to do with my soul, but Hemingway is the one who had the most to do with my craft - not simply for his books, but for his astounding knowledge of the aspect of craftsmanship in the science of writing.
Summary
This quote, by American author Truman Capote, highlights the significant impact that two influential writers, William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway, had on his artistic development. While Faulkner deeply resonated with Capote's soul, it is Hemingway's expertise in the technical aspects of writing that made a lasting impression on him. Capote admires Hemingway's exceptional understanding of the craftsmanship required in the science of writing—a skill that greatly influenced Capote's own approach to the craft.