The novel of learning: endangered species.: An article from: The Review of Contemporary Fiction

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From the supplier: The habit of reading has died and people have become addicted to visual media such as the television. This is symptomatic of the falling intellectual standards of society. There is no room in such a culture for the novel of learning, where a book provides liberal education. The dismal statistics of the number of students who finish school in the Boston area is representative of a nationwide phenomenon. The loss of tradition and over-emphasis on sporting achievements are part of the problem. There is need for re-appreciation of extravagant language and the accompanying buoyant world view.

Citation Details
Title: The novel of learning: endangered species.
Author: Alexander Theroux
Publication:The Review of Contemporary Fiction (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 1994
Publisher: Review of Contemporary Fiction
Volume: v14 Issue: n2 Page: p192(7)

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