[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fuWpfk5z6J4oLMJE07AzE-xG8rWtKbZdMirkS-ebdrac":3,"$ftK7Xi2mQSE-txWDsKxu-2G70Ul_ZOyqg7S_K87-q2f8":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},6878,"Frank Kermode","F",8,null,"frank-kermode",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":91},[14,22,29,35,41,47,59,70],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3030210,"Having compared the novel-reader with an infant and a primitive, one can go further and call him a psychopath; and this I shall shortly be doing.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3030205,"The books which seal off the long perspectives, which sever us from our losses, which represent the world of potency as a world of act, these are the books which, when the drug wears off, go on to the dump with the other empty bottles. Those that continue to interest us move through time to an end, an end we must sense even if we cannot know it; they live in change, until, which is never, as and is are one.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection is a hallmark of Frank Kermode's literary and philosophical insights, as expressed in his 1979 book \"History and Herobics\" (specifically in the essay \"The Long Perspective\"). At that time, Kermode was grappling with the notion of how literature transcends historical context, while still being rooted in the human experience. His musings were a response to the prevailing literary climate of the late 20th century.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nKermode's assertion that only books which \"move through time to an end\" continue to captivate us reveals a profound paradox: our desire for timeless wisdom is at odds with our acknowledgment of change and impermanence. This tension underscores the human quest for balance between stability (represented by tradition, authority) and dynamism (manifested in innovation, progress).\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply Kermode's insight today, consider that true mastery lies not in imposing one's will on an unyielding world but in embracing the inherent flux of life. A creative or professional seeking to leave a lasting legacy should strive for works that acknowledge and adapt to change, fostering growth rather than rigid resistance.\n\nNote: Frank Kermode was a British literary critic, scholar, and author who wrote extensively on literature, philosophy, and history. His work continues to influence contemporary thought in these areas.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3030197,"I suppose it would be better if one were aggressive, contentious and so on. 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