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The end is nigh (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

earliest proto-novel that we know of is The Tale of Genji, that dates to roughly the 11th century

What makes it a proto novel compared to Greek or Indian mythology texts?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's both fictional, and known to be fictional. Mythology texts are more like the bible; they're believed to be true.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

That's an interesting point.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Mainly the characterization and psychological depiction