The Sense of an Ending: Studies in the Theory of Fiction with a New Epilogue
Frank Kermode explores how fiction organizes time and experience, revealing our enduring need for narrative order and meaningful conclusions.
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This influential work examines the structures and conventions that govern fictional narrative.
It considers how readers and writers impose order on time and experience through storytelling.
The book discusses the relationship between fiction and reality, focusing on the human desire for coherence and closure.
A new epilogue reflects on the continuing relevance of these ideas in contemporary literary studies.
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