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Originally Posted by Ea
How would you all define 'literary fiction'?
I've seen a number of examples in this thread that I'd consider 'general' fiction, not literary, but I find it hard to define it exactly. I would say literary ficiton is generally 'more' than a good story. For me it needs to be above some level quality wise with regards to prose, plot/structure, have... that vague word; 'depth'. Something that goes beyond plain entertainment - and is well done, too - gourmet food for the mind.
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That's more or less how I would define it.
