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Old 02-12-2015, 08:24 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze View Post
My feeling is that the evolutionary model doesn't really work for the arts. In terms of levels or permanent traits, literary excellence isn't linked to any particular time period. In that sense, the plays of Aeschylus are more "evolved" than, say, the Twilight series.
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Nor does evolution.

There is no such thing as 'more' evolved, only 'better' suited to the environment.

In other words I'm disagreeing with you and your understanding of what evolution is. Literature certainly evolves as does anything that has the ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
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