"Mon objectif, et celui de chaque poète, est que chaque œuvre dans son ensemble et chaque paragraphe séparé également, raconte toute l'histoire, avec un début, un milieu, un climax et une fin."
— William Faulkner
Simplified Meaning:
Writers, particularly poets, strive to make each piece of their writing comprehensive on its own. They aim for every section of their work to feel like a complete story, with a clear start, development, climax, and conclusion. Imagine reading a short story where, even if you just read one paragraph, you get a sense of the entire plot. This makes their writing powerful and meaningful, no matter how little or how much you read. For instance, think of a good song. Even if you listen to just a single verse, it often tells a mini-story that fits into the song’s overall narrative. In your own life, when telling someone about a personal experience, you could craft the story so well that even a brief moment captures the essence of the whole event. This approach ensures your message is clear and memorable.
