Oscar WildeRomantic literature is in effect imaginative lying.
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Romantic literature is in effect imaginative lying. Romantic literature is fiction that tends to portray itself in the most flattering light, in contrast to realistic literature. This form of literature relies on the “lie” to make the reader believe what is being written. Romantic literature often presents a false version of truth, where the readers are led to believe that they are part of the imagined world, which the author is creating. As a result, there is no expectation or need for any kind of criticism or analysis when reading this type of literature.
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