The Art of Fiction

by Henry James

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The Art of Fiction - Key Concepts Quiz

  1. According to James in "The Art of Fiction," how should the parts of a novel be viewed?

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  2. What does George Eliot's Middlemarch challenge according to the debates about fiction?

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  3. According to Henry James in 'The Art of Fiction,' what should be the primary concern of writers?

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  4. What analogy did Henry James use to emphasize the importance of individual imagination in writing?

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  5. According to Henry James in 'The Art of Fiction,' what qualities define a true artist?

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  6. What does James argue against in "The Art of Fiction"?

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  7. What did some critics like Reeve and Scott believe about the purpose of fiction?

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  8. According to Henry James, what should not be the starting point for writers?

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  9. According to Henry James in 'The Art of Fiction,' what is the deepest quality of a work of art?

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  10. What does Henry James believe writers should use freely in their works?

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