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Sunday Special: The 100 Best Books of the Century (So Far)
The Daily
The Pleasure of Historical Fiction and Escape
The influence of the Internet on people's reading preferences might lead to seeking historical fiction as an escape from relentless progress. The enjoyment of delving into big fat novels with old-fashioned narratives is highlighted. In the current age of receiving information in fragments, the sustained pleasure of following a real story is emphasized.
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