Novels are defined as prose narratives of some length. Fictional characters are often used as vehicles for developing narratives which contain characters who are 'true to life'. Stories unfold through their thoughts, words and actions. In the light of this definition the famous author, who claimed that all novels of any worth are psychological novels seems reasonable.
Though there may be merit in this argument it is necessary to organize complex fields such as the field of literature. A broad category is too general and sub categories are essential for understanding. That is why there are genres which divide all novels into types that exhibit recognizable characteristics.
The authors of some fictional works have the intention to illustrate through their stories the ways that human beings behave. If they succeed in doing that they can be said to have written psychological novels. Such success will only be attained if the narrative unfolds in a way that readers recognize as a demonstration of real life even though it is fictional.
Psychologists who have been trained in scientific method may read fictional works and be struck by the truth of what is reflected in the fiction about human behavior. However the scientist and the novelist will have arrived at the same end point by following different paths. The one has extrapolated from experiments and the other has used his imagination.
Romance tales tell of characters who belong to different genders coming together despite difficulties as people do. Jane Austen's characters are driven by exactly the same sort of prejudices that do drive people and they have ego needs that are recognized as true to real people. However, Austen's primary intention is to tell romantic stories.
The development of credible characters who behave in complex ways may not suit the purposes of a writer who sets out to tell a hast, entertaining tale. He may need a predictable and flat character who always behaves predictably. This will allow the writer to to use his character as a foil for the action that is the feature of the narrative and the means of entertainment. Complex characterization may impede the primary purpose of an adventure story.
The stream of consciousness technique of writing is eminently suitable for depicting the workings of an individual's mind. The story takes the form of an interior monologue that depicts exactly what is going on in the mind of a central character. The author tries to inject himself into the person that he is both depicting and developing a narrative through.
The suspense thriller might be the kind of book that combines action and insight. A gripping narrative unfolds as a reader follows the workings of a mind that is possibly deranged or obsessive. Action moves inexorably to a climax that occurs against a setting of human behavior.
Many experts through the years have concurred in one way or another that the purpose of all literature is to instruct by means of entertainment. Psychological novels attempt to extend such purposes. Entertainment is provided because most people are fascinated by the reasons for human behavior. Instruction follows from deeper understanding of the ways that we are.
Though there may be merit in this argument it is necessary to organize complex fields such as the field of literature. A broad category is too general and sub categories are essential for understanding. That is why there are genres which divide all novels into types that exhibit recognizable characteristics.
The authors of some fictional works have the intention to illustrate through their stories the ways that human beings behave. If they succeed in doing that they can be said to have written psychological novels. Such success will only be attained if the narrative unfolds in a way that readers recognize as a demonstration of real life even though it is fictional.
Psychologists who have been trained in scientific method may read fictional works and be struck by the truth of what is reflected in the fiction about human behavior. However the scientist and the novelist will have arrived at the same end point by following different paths. The one has extrapolated from experiments and the other has used his imagination.
Romance tales tell of characters who belong to different genders coming together despite difficulties as people do. Jane Austen's characters are driven by exactly the same sort of prejudices that do drive people and they have ego needs that are recognized as true to real people. However, Austen's primary intention is to tell romantic stories.
The development of credible characters who behave in complex ways may not suit the purposes of a writer who sets out to tell a hast, entertaining tale. He may need a predictable and flat character who always behaves predictably. This will allow the writer to to use his character as a foil for the action that is the feature of the narrative and the means of entertainment. Complex characterization may impede the primary purpose of an adventure story.
The stream of consciousness technique of writing is eminently suitable for depicting the workings of an individual's mind. The story takes the form of an interior monologue that depicts exactly what is going on in the mind of a central character. The author tries to inject himself into the person that he is both depicting and developing a narrative through.
The suspense thriller might be the kind of book that combines action and insight. A gripping narrative unfolds as a reader follows the workings of a mind that is possibly deranged or obsessive. Action moves inexorably to a climax that occurs against a setting of human behavior.
Many experts through the years have concurred in one way or another that the purpose of all literature is to instruct by means of entertainment. Psychological novels attempt to extend such purposes. Entertainment is provided because most people are fascinated by the reasons for human behavior. Instruction follows from deeper understanding of the ways that we are.
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