Who can tell us more about the new literary genre: Philofiction?
Any names of authors of Philofiction?
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Who can tell us more about the new literary genre: Philofiction?
Any names of authors of Philofiction?
If you're talking about philosophical fiction, then that's something that's quite old and has been around forever. Actually, basically all writings are philosophical in one way or another.
Sartre and Nietzsche are examples of great philosophers who wrote down their philosophies through fiction. Both excellent authors. I wouldn't say it's a new genre at all.
Camus as well.
Of course Leo Tolstoy is a writer whose novels characterize fusions of philosophy and fiction and no goes unlearned or untaught once he goes through his masterpieces like Resurrection, War and Peace.
Another great writer of note today is Dostoevsky whose books are really great philosophical treatises and he too was unbearable in point of fact, a matchless writer.
In fact all great fictions are suffused with philosophies.
Miguel de Unamuno
Alex Mero is a great storyteller who still reminds people today of the mysteries of life. His remarkable slow-pace stories will not appeal to everyone but will certainly touch those who are willing to read with their hearts. His optimism and philosophy surmount the these days popular naturalistic, pessimistic and nihilistic tendencies. Alex’s urge to unconditionally help others out in seeking their true purpose and so many other qualities make him a great person as well as a worthy candidate to bring back a sense of wonder in this world and to have all his dreams fulfilled.
Some day, that'll be me (started my first novel already).
Now (a bit more) serious: Most literary fiction is pretty philosophical. The classics are philosophical. And yeah, Dostoevsky is probably the master in that field, but there are others.
Gordon Quinn: Return to the Real
Sartre, Camus, Dostoevsky, Jostein Gaarder to name a few.