Literary Fiction
According to Masterclass.com, literary fiction is not a rigidly defined term, but most works of literary fiction include one or more of these facets:
- Character-focused narratives
- Ample symbolism, metaphor, and allegory
- Advanced vocabulary infused with imagery
- Ambiguous plot points, including even the work’s conclusion
- Exploration of larger philosophical themes regarding the human condition and the will of nature
- Exploration of larger trends in history and culture
- Lack of adherence to a fixed plot formula
