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I just want to be told a story, and I want to believe Im living that story, and I dont give a thought to influences or m
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"I just want to be told a story, and I want to believe I'm living that story, and I don't give a thought to influences or method or any other writerly concerns"

- Anne Tyler

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This quote by Anne Tyler speaks with the power of storytelling and the capability of stories to transport us to another world. It recommends that when we are immersed in a story, we can forget our own lives and end up being fully immersed in the narrative. Tyler is emphasizing the importance of having the ability to suspend disbelief and to be able to completely engage with the story. She is suggesting that when we read, we ought to not be concerned with the technical aspects of composing, such as impacts or technique, but rather focus on the story itself. This quote speaks to the power of storytelling and how it can transport us to another world, permitting us to forget our own lives and end up being fully immersed in the narrative.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Anne Tyler somewhere between October 25, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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