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The phenomenon of university creative writing programs doesnt exist in France. The whole idea is regarded as a novelty,
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"The phenomenon of university creative writing programs doesn't exist in France. The whole idea is regarded as a novelty, or an oddity"

- Marilyn Hacker

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This quote by Marilyn Hacker suggests that creative writing programs at universities are not a typical practice in France. The concept of such programs is viewed as something uncommon or out of the ordinary. This might be due to the reality that the French education system is more concentrated on the conventional academic topics, such as mathematics, science, and literature. Imaginative writing is not seen as an essential skill to be taught in universities, and is rather seen as a hobby or something to be done in one's downtime. This quote highlights the differences between the French and American education systems, and how the French view creative writing as something that is not needed to be taught in universities.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Marilyn Hacker somewhere between November 27, 1942 and today. She was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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