All good art is political. Between the lines of every book, the author implants messages for the unsuspecting reader. If not, what point does it serve?

Chloe Thurlow
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All good art is political. Between the lines of every book, the author implants messages for the unsuspecting reader. If not, what point does it serve? This quotation comes from the book "The Last Interview: The Meaning of Michael Jackson" by Michael Walker. This quote refers to the fact that all art has a political message, which is often unperceived by the audience.

The message of this quote is that readers should be careful when reading books, films, and music. Never let anyone tell you that they are just entertaining you. The message of this quote is that people should read works critically and think about their meanings.

Source: Katie In Love

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