Watts on the Novel Flashcards
1
Q
What was the centre of novel?
A
Emphasis on “individual experience”
2
Q
Value on…
A
Evolved due to “unprecedented cultural value on originality”
3
Q
‘Immediate facts…’
A
‘Immediate facts of consciousness…particular people in particular circumstances’
4
Q
What social factors led to rise of the novel?
A
Growth of middle class; demand for “ease of entertainment”
