"I remain loyal to Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert in music and to Shakespeare and Jane Austen in literature"
- Anne Stevenson
About this Quote
Anne Stevenson's quote speaks with her loyalty to the great authors and authors of the past. She is revealing her adoration for the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, William Shakespeare, and Jane Austen. These artists have had a long lasting influence on the world of music and literature, and Stevenson is revealing her gratitude for their work. She is also revealing her commitment to them, suggesting that she will constantly be a fan of their work. This quote speaks with the timelessness of these artists' works, and how they will continue to be appreciated and appreciated for generations to come. It likewise speaks to the significance of respecting and honoring the work of the greats, and how their work will continue to influence and influence future generations.
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