I think he was using the word "novel" synonymous with "story telling." at least that's how I interpreted it. On the spot interviews can often lead to mistake in word usage.
@@c.a.savage5689 What Amis means is that the novel is an incredibly young artform when zooming out and comparing it to poetry, painting, visual arts, dance, music, etc... It's had far less time to evolve. Sadly it seems that his established credibility was lost on you.
Martin Amis is a creative genius ! He deserves all the prizes for his works.
Rest in peace, Martin. I'm so sad by your passing.
You can't be a writer unless you're a reader.
Such blasphemy!
The preamble the video pack the interview each in rude health 🙄🙄
6:11 - this man literally said the novel is the youngest artform - that's one way to establish zero credibility lmao
I think he was using the word "novel" synonymous with "story telling." at least that's how I interpreted it. On the spot interviews can often lead to mistake in word usage.
Go on....
@@c.a.savage5689 What Amis means is that the novel is an incredibly young artform when zooming out and comparing it to poetry, painting, visual arts, dance, music, etc... It's had far less time to evolve. Sadly it seems that his established credibility was lost on you.