In 1909, he published a little book of some hundred pages, Europe's Optical Illusion, and he awoke one morning to find himself famous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Angell became famous overnight after publishing a short book on a specific topic.
- In plain terms
- A small book made Angell famous very quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- A concise book can create sudden fame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does brevity help influence?
- What makes a book famous?
Another view
It focuses on fame rather than the substance of the work.
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