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An Estimate of the Value and Influence of Works of Fiction in Modern Times (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Green, Thomas Hill

 
9781440090905: An Estimate of the Value and Influence of Works of Fiction in Modern Times (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How fiction mirrors life and shapes perception through realism and idealism

Explore how the modern novel relates to epic and tragedy, and what that means for how we read character and story. This edition examines the tensions between naturalism and idealism, and what a novel can reveal about everyday life. The discussion explains how the novel sits between the outer world of events and the inner life of its characters. It shows why the form leans on description, plot, and social context to express ideas that feel true to ordinary experience. Readers will see why the novel often foregrounds circumstance, mood, and moral outlook without losing its connection to reality.

  • How the novel compares with epic and tragedy in scope and method
  • Why it starts from outward events yet aims to illuminate inner life
  • The balance between vivid incidents and the development of character
  • Ways fiction can broaden understanding and influence public opinion
Ideal for readers who want a clear, thoughtful view of how fiction works to reflect life and shape perception, and for those curious about the craft behind contemporary novels of realism and idealism.

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