Should we consider the 20th century novel to be something different from the 19th-century novel or, for that matter, from the 21st-century novel?
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Of course.
aug 28, 2025, 9:28 pm • 0 0 • view
Good god yes. From here to eternity, the jungle, on the road, catch-22, one flew over the cuckoo's nest, he grapes of wrath, jitterbug perfume - just a tiny sample from America. So solidly 20th century that your question makes no sense. Of course? I guess I should read the article.
aug 28, 2025, 5:37 pm • 2 0 • view
The answer rests in my bookcases. I have 21st century novels and 20th century in 19 century and… Lorna Doone. I vote yes. Novels reflect their times: their language, perspective, characters. Any BIPOC in Dickens? 🤷🏽♀️
aug 29, 2025, 3:11 pm • 0 0 • view