Russell Smith

Calls for the simplification of abstract or allusive art have always come from governments suspicious of artists themselves. This is why totalitarian regimes have always legislated some form of realism.

Canadian Novelist

Michael Paterniti

When in my writing lair, I have no access to the Web. Otherwise, I'm like one of those lab rats on too much sugar. To compile my Google searches would be to see my sludgy, allusive brain at work.

American Writer

Donald E. Westlake

Westlake is allusive, indirect, referential, a bit rococo, Stark strips his sentences down to the necessary information.

Look for implied meanings rather than direct statements when you encounter 'allusive'.

Detecting Subtlety

'Allusive' often signals that deeper knowledge or insight is needed to grasp the full message.

Understanding Nuance

Don't expect 'allusive' expressions to be clear; they require you to think and analyze.

Not Always Obvious

'Allusive' language in literature often requires familiarity with other texts and authors.

Literary Knowledge

Allusions can make a text richer, sparking the reader's imagination to fill gaps.

Enhancing Imagination

Allusive works can be challenging; they often admit multiple interpretations.