literary fiction

Definitions

1. 1

   Any work of fiction regarded as having literary merit.

   • I don't think "A is for Apple" qualifies as literary fiction.
   • The present book is mainly about literary fiction, because this is where the confusion is most profound, but in some contexts it may be useful or interesting to include non-fiction.
2. 2

   Fiction lacking speculative elements and centred on character and theme.

   • While she usually reads science fiction, she also enjoys literary fiction.
   • We represent works in a wide range of categories, with an emphasis on literary fiction, outstanding thriller and crime fiction, and serious narrative nonfiction.
   • It could be argued that Sally Rooney writes romance stories, although she's classified as literary fiction.

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