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LitCourse 1
Literature Matters

A Tale of Two Fictions

Formulaic

Shallow characters and unvarying plots.
Pure escape from everyday life.
Author motivated by desire to make money.
Reaffirms our basic views about life.

Imaginative

Complex characters and innovative plots.
Deeper meanings and insights into life.
Author motivated by creative expression.
Challenges and broadens our views.

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