Quote by Paul Theroux

Mark Twain was a great traveler and he wrote three or four great travel books. I wouldn't say that I'm a travel novelist but rather a novelist who travels - and who uses travel as a background for finding stories of places.

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Summary

In this quote, Mark Twain describes his perspective on travel and writing. He acknowledges that while he is not solely a travel novelist, he incorporates his experiences of traveling into his writing to uncover stories within different locations. Twain emphasizes that travel serves as a backdrop for his storytelling, allowing him to explore diverse settings and present readers with engaging narratives that are influenced by his personal encounters with new places. Overall, the quote reveals Twain's belief in the synergy between travel and storytelling, emphasizing the value of venturing into the world to inspire and enrich his writing.

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By Paul Theroux

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