The Philosophy of Fiction in Literature (Classic Reprint): An Essay - Couverture souple

Daniel Greenleaf Thompson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330472004 ISBN 13 : 9781330472002

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore what makes fiction work—from how stories shape our actions to why love and power drive plots. This concise, thoughtful examination delves into the nature of fiction in literature, distinguishing prose narratives from history, poetry, and drama, and showing how authors craft unity, meaning, and emotional impact.

This edition grounds readers in the core questions every novel raises: how a story preserves truth, how narrative moves us, and how characters’ choices reveal larger human concerns. It combines clear definitions with practical insight into why fiction engages, challenges, and delights readers.

• Clear definitions of fiction, essays, poetry, and drama, and how they relate to the novel, tale, and narrative


• How authors balance truth, imagination, and coherence to sustain reader interest


• Discussions of love, power, motivation, and moral development as drivers of plot


• Guidance on recognizing artistic principles that make a story feel true and engaging

Ideal for readers of literary essays and anyone curious about how fiction communicates ideas and feelings.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330472004
• ISBN 13: 9781330472002
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 243
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