“The more one is conscious of the author’s presence, the greater the distance between the reader and the story”
— Italo Calvino
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Simplified Meaning:
When you read a book, if you keep thinking about the person who wrote it, you might find it harder to really get into the story. It’s like watching a magic trick and thinking too much about how the magician is doing it. This can take away from the experience and make it less enjoyable. For example, when you're watching a movie, if you're always noticing the camera angles or the director's style, you might miss out on what's happening in the story itself. The best books, movies, or stories let you forget about the creator and fully lose yourself in the world they’ve made. So, if you want to truly enjoy a story, try to focus on the journey it takes you on, instead of constantly reminding yourself that someone created it.
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