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Late XX century onwards is the age of non-fiction. Why would I read fiction set in Somalia or Gaza when I can read genuine-ish journalist reports or plain old W
by thriftwy 3y ago
Late XX century onwards is the age of non-fiction. Why would I read fiction set in Somalia or Gaza when I can read genuine-ish journalist reports or plain old Wikipedia?
After all, we know that fiction writers were often clueless about the subjects they wrote on.
- nathan_compton 3y agoWhy would you look at paintings instead of photographs? Why would you watch movies instead of documentaries? Why would you listen to music instead of lectures?
- thriftwy 3y agoWhy would I prefer contemporary paintings or movies?