Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Prose is architecture and the Baroque age is over.

Prose is architecture and the Baroque age is over.

Summary

This quote suggests that prose, or written language, has a structural quality similar to architecture. It implies that, in the context of literature, the elaborate and extravagant style of the Baroque age (a historical period known for its ornate art and architecture) is no longer favored. Instead, the quote might be implying a preference for a more streamlined and straightforward style of writing in modern times. The statement reflects a shift in literary taste towards simplicity and efficiency in prose.

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Minimalism Writing Elaboration Hemingway Prose

By Ernest Hemingway

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