I do not come out of a literary tradition.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
To understand a literary style, consider what it omits.
I don't very often read novels.
I don't write a novel every two years.
I don't write to a genre.
I'm not a great reader of historical fiction; it's not my favourite genre.
I came to the conclusion that I am not a fiction writer.
I do not write for an audience.
I'm not a great writer.
I was brought up in the great tradition of the late nineteenth century: that a writer never complains, never explains and never disdains.
I didn't have any interest in traditional art.