Review Criteria -- Literary or Story-Based Games

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Review Criteria -- Literary or Story-Based Games



PJ on 20th century literature:

"The history of 20th century literature could be described broadly as
an
attempt to deconstruct the novel to the point where plots aren't
required, but I don't think there are too many good books out there
that are entirely plotless. They may be *literate* but generally such
works aren't really literature."

The saving clause (he knows he's on shaky ground):

"Or not in my view, anyway."


PJ on the definition of "plot":

"Try navigating to wikipedia or dictionary.com for a definition. I'm
not going to start or participate in a semiotic debate about a word
that is part of the basic lexicon of anyone writing or thinking about
fiction. Whether plot as a literary concept is meaningful in the
abstract, or is meaningful to you in the particular, is just not my
concern at the moment."

No definitions, no examples, just sweeping generalisations spiced with
some pomo jargon and a dash of condescension.

 

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Walter S. wrote:
> rec.games.int-fiction

> No definitions, no examples, just sweeping generalisations spiced
with
> some pomo jargon and a dash of condescension.

Thanks for your insight, Walter. But I think arguing about 20th
century literature on this group is off-topic. And maybe it's just my
taste, but I'll take a "dash of condescension" over a gallon of vitriol
any time.

Have a nice day.

PJ