Quote by C.S. Lewis

The truth is not that we need the critics in order to enjoy the authors, but that we need the authors in order to enjoy the critics.

The truth is not that we need the critics in order to enjoy

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of authors in the realm of criticism. It suggests that critics' analysis and interpretation of literary works can only be appreciated and fully understood when we have a deep appreciation for the authors themselves. The quote challenges the notion that the primary purpose of critics is to enhance our enjoyment of literature; rather, it emphasizes that it is the authors' creativity and narratives that enrich and enhance our understanding and appreciation of the critics' viewpoints and assessments.

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Criticism Literary Theory

By C.S. Lewis

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