{"product_id":"discovering-fiction-9781478015673","title":"Discovering Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDiscovering Fiction is a book by Chinese novelist Yan Lianke that explores his views on literature and realism, comparing different modes of realism and his approach to \"mythorealism\" to capture the underlying truth of daily life. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Duke University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYan Lianke, a prominent Chinese novelist, has gained international recognition over the past two decades. In his book Discovering Fiction, Yan delves into his perspectives on literature, realism, and his writing theories. He explores the contrasting approaches to realism, comparing the high realism of Leo Tolstoy and Lu Xun with Franz Kafka's modernism and Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism. Through this analysis, he charts the intricate relationship between causality, truth, and different modes of realism. Additionally, Yan discusses his unique approach to realism, termed \"mythorealism,\" which involves utilizing allegories, myths, legends, and dreamscapes derived from everyday life to capture the underlying truth of the world. This insightful and enlightening book provides readers with an unparalleled glimpse into the mind and artistic brilliance of a literary giant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYan Lianke, a prominent Chinese novelist, has gained international recognition over the past two decades. In his book Discovering Fiction, Yan delves into his perspectives on literature, realism, and his writing theories. He explores the contrasting approaches to realism, comparing the high realism of Leo Tolstoy and Lu Xun with Franz Kafka's modernism and Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism. Through this analysis, he charts the intricate relationship between causality, truth, and different modes of realism. Additionally, Yan discusses his unique approach to realism, termed \"mythorealism,\" which involves utilizing allegories, myths, legends, and dreamscapes derived from everyday life to capture the underlying truth of the world. This insightful and enlightening book provides readers with an unparalleled glimpse into the mind and artistic brilliance of a literary giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 386g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781478015673\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yan Lianke","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095675138298,"sku":"9781478015673","price":64.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1654872431177_book.jpg?v=1655411933","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/discovering-fiction-9781478015673","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}