0

My life in Japan has coincided with the start of my education as a writer. Although my ideal future as a novelist is one of reinvention, and although I won't be in this place for good, I think this place will be in me for good.

I know what reinvent means but in this particular case I have some troubles with understanding. Can it be replaced with something like "... my ideal future as a novelist is about starting something new"?

Improve this question
1
  • "Reinvention" is a buzzword that has become popular in the past 20 years or so, meaning to change the course of ones life (or change, say, the orientation of a corporation) such that you're a "new" person (or corporation), with goals, interests, and behaviors different from before. – Hot Licks Jan 17 '15 at 22:34
1

my ideal future as a novelist is about starting something new"?

Exactly. A "future of reinvention" in this context means "a future of originality" which, for a writer, is a marker of greatness.

Improve this answer

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.