Quote by Anthony Burgess
Novelists are perhaps the last people in the world to be entrusted with opinions. The nature of a novel is that it has no opinions, only the dialectic of contrary views, some of which, all of which, may be untenable and even silly. A novelist should not be too intelligent either, although he may be permitted to be an intellectual.
Summary
This quote suggests that novelists should not be seen as authority figures or opinionated individuals. Instead, a novel presents various perspectives and contradictory views, some of which may be irrational or impractical. A novelist should strive to be intellectual, but not overly intelligent. The essence of a novel lies in exploring different ideas and viewpoints, rather than promoting personal biases or firm beliefs. By maintaining a neutral position, novelists open doors for critical thinking and engaging with diverse interpretations.
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