“All great literature either founds a genre or dissolves one”
— Walter Benjamin
Simplified Meaning:
This quote means that very important books do two main things: they either create a new style of storytelling or completely change how an existing one works. For example, think about how the Harry Potter series introduced a new fascination with magical worlds and inspired many more books about wizards. On the other hand, a book like George Orwell's 1984 changed how people think about future societies and the role of government, making people look at science fiction in a new way. When we read or write stories, we can learn from these examples by trying to bring fresh ideas or new ways of thinking to the table. So, if you're a writer, aim to do something unique with your work that stands out by creating a new genre or changing an old one. This can help your writing be remembered and appreciated by many.
