Escape Fiction and Interpretive Fiction
What is the difference in Escape fiction and Interpretive fiction? It’s all in the imagination so how can we tell the difference? There is a big difference. In Escape fiction we enjoy a flight of the imagination that takes us out of our daily lives to adventure or romance. In Interpretive fiction we learn something to stretch and refine our minds. We learn about ourselves and the world we live in.
With so many books of history, instructions and discussions waiting to be read, you might ask, why write fiction? Why would we waste our time writing from the imagination when so many interesting subjects are just waiting to be written about? The answer is to gain enjoyment and understanding of our world and our fellow human beings. People have always enjoyed following the lives of imaginary characters. But interpretive fiction gives something more than pleasure. A good book of interpretive fiction expands and refines our mind.
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Samuel Richardson said, ” The truest history is full of falsehoods and good Interpretation fiction is full of truths.” Interpretative fiction is written to sharpen our minds and raise our awareness. We learn something about character and our fellowman. Interpretive fiction and Escape fiction are at the two opposite ends of the scale. In Escape fiction we read for enjoyment and escape from our daily lives. The difference doesn’t lie in facts. Escape fiction may be full of historical facts and moral uprightness and yet be pure escape in the shallow way it portrays it’s characters. While on the other hand Interpretive fiction gives us insight into the nature and condition of our existence. It may be of no moral value and yet it will press upon our mind some sudden truth. the Interpretive writer takes us into the world and says, “Look, this is the way it is.”
The Escape writer fulfills our wishes. He takes us to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It’s fun and gets us away from the real world for awhile and then we forget the story. The Interpretive writer takes us behind the scenes. He takes us behind the mirrors and pretty pictures. He seeks to make clear our illusions. The Interpretive writer shapes and forms his work in such a way that we gain greater understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live.
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May 8th, 2010 at 7:28 am
it ws a pleasure reading this piece
May 8th, 2010 at 7:32 am
interesting piece. ive tried my hand at fiction a couple times. id much rather just rant. lol
May 8th, 2010 at 7:32 am
I read both types. I have a lot of love books my daughter gave me. I write a little of everything. I don’t share everything I write.
May 8th, 2010 at 7:36 am
I forgot to tell you that you wrote a great article here!
May 8th, 2010 at 8:09 am
I also like both kinds. Thank you for explaining the difference.
A really good write.
Christine
May 8th, 2010 at 8:35 am
That was a good essay. Popular literature which you call escapist appeals to so many readers but has a very short shelf life. Each title remains good only until the next release.
May 8th, 2010 at 10:11 am
With the internet I dont read books much more, but you did a good explaination of the differences, and to be fair.. I guess examples of both are on the internet too.
May 8th, 2010 at 10:27 am
wow u r very skilled
May 8th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Very interesting…good job.
May 8th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Awesome! cool one! I loved fiction stuff like this..really enjoyed reading it..thanks sis ruby. Cheers!
May 8th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
interesting -never knew there was a difference.
May 8th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
The best thing about being a writer/reader is being able to escape/.I love escape fiction.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Oh I see, . great write, Ruby.
May 8th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I love to get lost in both.
good writing
May 8th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Very good post
May 9th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Very interesting. You explained the difference between the two genres very well.
May 9th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I’m more of an Escape reader, but you explained the differences well.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Very nice piece here I definitely see a line between the 2
May 9th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Thank you for the explanation; I like both to escape this world from time to time and to learn more about the whys and where fors.
May 10th, 2010 at 6:45 am
I enjoyed this piece very much and now you have me wondering where my writing lies. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day.
May 10th, 2010 at 7:59 am
I like escape fiction more. Interesting article
May 10th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Simplu Awesome Ruby
May 10th, 2010 at 11:53 am
I like escape fiction more. Great read.
May 10th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
I Have had thoughts of venturing into fictional writing. your post provided some gems in insights. well done
May 11th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Great article – well written
Eric Pinola
May 11th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
I like all sorts of books, some good, some just for fun.