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Exploring the evolution of fiction writing from Diderot to Markson, the book challenges the idea of a singular "theory of fiction" and critiques Forster's notion of a unified novel. It emphasizes the complexity and diversity inherent in the novel form, arguing that a singular approach to its study is inadequate. By examining various perspectives and styles, the text highlights the protean nature of the novel, inviting readers to reconsider established theories and embrace a more pluralistic understanding of fiction.
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Untheories of Fiction, Mark Axelrod-Sokolov
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- Released
- 2021
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- Subtitle
- Literary Essays from Diderot to Markson
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Axelrod-Sokolov
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN13
- 9783030593452
- Series
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- Exploring the evolution of fiction writing from Diderot to Markson, the book challenges the idea of a singular "theory of fiction" and critiques Forster's notion of a unified novel. It emphasizes the complexity and diversity inherent in the novel form, arguing that a singular approach to its study is inadequate. By examining various perspectives and styles, the text highlights the protean nature of the novel, inviting readers to reconsider established theories and embrace a more pluralistic understanding of fiction.