The written word is weak. Many people prefer life to it. Life gets your blood going, and it smells good. Writing is mere writing, literature is mere.
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In "The Writing Life," Annie Dillard expresses the idea that written words often fall short of capturing the vibrancy and richness of lived experiences. She argues that many people find real life more compelling than literature, highlighting the sensory and emotional engagement found in the world around us. To her, the essence of life—its smells, sounds, and feelings—provides a sense of vitality that writing can only attempt to mimic. Dillard suggests...
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