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The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton ~ Full Audiobook

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Exploring Realism in Fiction through Balzac and Stendall

The chapter explores the groundbreaking contributions of Balzac and Stendall in realism, emphasizing the intricate portrayal of characters in relation to their environment and professions. It contrasts their approach with Scott's sentimentality towards love and critiques his portrayal of female characters, while lauding Stendall for presenting characters as products of their social context.

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