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You have to be kind of clued into them, they are a world of their own, and most people find them disappointing because t
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"You have to be kind of clued into them, they are a world of their own, and most people find them disappointing because the best short stories are not constructed like novels"

- Tobias Wolff

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This quote by Tobias Wolff is describing short stories and exactly how they are usually misinterpreted. He is suggesting that in order to appreciate short stories, one must be "clued into them" and also comprehend that they are a globe of their very own. Narratives are not created like books, as well as this can be disappointing to some readers that are anticipating a much longer, more complicated story. Wolff is highlighting that narratives should be valued for their own one-of-a-kind top qualities, rather than being contrasted to books. He is recommending that viewers should be open to the idea of narratives as well as want to discover the world they produce. By doing so, readers can acquire a better appreciation for the art of narratives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tobias Wolff somewhere between June 19, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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