Starburst: something (such as a pattern) that looks like rays of light spreading out from a center

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starburst

“Many writes aspire to be Ralph Ellison, to write a starburst of a book that would light the literary sky forever.” from Fort Greene” by Nelson George

Nelson George points out that the artist Ralph Ellison inspire people to write a book so good that would engrave a memory that the reader would never forget.