Russia, France, Germany and China. They revere their writers. America is still a frontier country that almost shudders at the idea of creative expression.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Russia, France, Germany, and China value their writers highly, while America treats creative expression with more caution. This suggests a cultural difference in valuing literature and the arts.
- In plain terms
- Some countries revere writers, but America treats them with caution.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural attitudes toward artists vary widely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do nations value creativity?
- What shapes cultural views of writers?
Another view
America has a complex relationship with creativity beyond just frontier caution.
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