In the late 19th and early 20th centuries,novel creation became a highly discussed literary issue,sparking in-depth discussions among scholars such as Émile Zola and E.M.Forster.Henry James,regarded as the founder of modern novel theory,published the seminal essay The Art of Fiction in 1884,establishing itself as a classic in the realm of literary creation.In this work,James delves into the principles,techniques,and the creative attitude novelists,offering invaluable insights into the essence and principles of novel writing.James endeavored to express a unified art of novel creation:The fusion of reality and freedom.This fusion is deemed a necessary condition for novel creation and a fundamental approach to achieving James's vision of novels that are neither too frivolous nor excessively solemn.
关键词
《小说的艺术》/真实/自由/想象/亨利·詹姆斯
Key words
The Art of Fiction/reality/freedom/imagination/Henry James
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