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[from 'Public Text and Common Reader' by Roger Scruton, in 21. Aesthetics / C. Artistic Issues / 3. Artistic Representation ]

Full Idea

In aesthetic interest, even what is true is treated as though it were not.

Gist of Idea

In aesthetic interest, even what is true is treated as though it were not

Source

Roger Scruton (Public Text and Common Reader [1982], p.18)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'The Aesthetic Understanding' [Methuen 1983], p.18


A Reaction

A nice aphorism. I always feel uncomfortable reading novels about real people, although the historical Macbeth doesn't bother me much. Novels are too close to reality. Macbeth didn't speak blank verse.