Quote by Wallace Stevens

As life grows more terrible, its literature grows more terrible.

As life grows more terrible, its literature grows more terri

Summary

This quote suggests that as life becomes more difficult and challenging, the literature produced within that time reflects this reality. It implies that literature serves as a reflection of society and its experiences. When life becomes more terrible, literature shifts to capture and reflect the turmoil, hardship, and darkness that people are experiencing. It suggests that literature has the power to mirror the world we live in, and as circumstances become dire, so does the content and tone of literary works.

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By Wallace Stevens

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