Thoughtful article, Kacey. I think this notion of a body of work--a metaphor--applies to collections of poetry or short stories, too, especially if those collections are the product of years of work. About an artist having an impact with just a single work (out of an entire career), Orson Welles comes to mind, but I'm sure there are musicians that could be examples of this as well--just can't think of any. Keep up the good work!
I agree, Brian - the musical one hit wonders are great examples. One thing I appreciate about writing is that often that creating a collection of related works is just a matter of time, since it is the product of the process of being a writer.
Eloquently put, Kacey!
Thoughtful article, Kacey. I think this notion of a body of work--a metaphor--applies to collections of poetry or short stories, too, especially if those collections are the product of years of work. About an artist having an impact with just a single work (out of an entire career), Orson Welles comes to mind, but I'm sure there are musicians that could be examples of this as well--just can't think of any. Keep up the good work!
I agree, Brian - the musical one hit wonders are great examples. One thing I appreciate about writing is that often that creating a collection of related works is just a matter of time, since it is the product of the process of being a writer.
Thanks for reading and engaging!