What does the word mimetic tell us about the difference between novels and most of the literature of the 1800's

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Arnav Irwin

9 May, 02:23

What does the word mimetic tell us about the difference between novels and most of the literature of the 1800's

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Terrell Miller · Answer 1

The term mimetic is associated with "imitation" so it might be said that during the 1800, literature tried to replicate or portray real life in the stories. that is to say, novels were based on realism so they were considered unique and a revelation because it was a new way of writing.