Quote by Oscar Wilde

Oh! journalism is unreadable, and literature is not read.

Oh! journalism is unreadable, and literature is not read.

Summary

This quote suggests that journalism is not engaging or appealing to readers, while literature, although it may be considered high quality writing, is also not popularly read. It highlights the notion that the content found in news articles lacks the ability to captivate readers, potentially due to its focus on facts rather than creative storytelling. Meanwhile, literature, which typically exhibits strong literary qualities, fails to attract a broad audience. Overall, the quote conveys a sense of disillusionment with both journalism and literature in terms of their effectiveness in capturing readers' attention.

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By Oscar Wilde

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