Essays On Fiction (1864)

Essays on Fiction is a book written by Nassau W. Senior, first published in 1864. The book is a collection of essays that explore the nature and function of fiction in society. Senior was a British economist and philosopher who was interested in the relationship between literature and economics. In this book, he examines the role of fiction in shaping cultural values, moral attitudes, and political ideologies. The essays cover a range of topics, including the representation of women in literature, the use of realism in fiction, and the social and psychological effects of reading novels. Senior argues that fiction is a powerful tool for understanding human behavior and society, and that it has the potential to shape our perceptions of the world around us. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readers. Essays on Fiction remains an important work in the field of literary criticism and continues to be studied and discussed by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.