CRITICAL LENS. "we do not read novels for improvement or instruction." plz someone explain what this quote means!

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anonymous · Answer

This quote means that people do not read novels to learn something new, expand their mind, or to improve themselves. From this, a conclusion can be made that people read for entertainment purposes (if they aren't too busy watching tv that is!)

anonymous · Answer

thanks a lot

anonymous · Answer

can u tell me what books or journals or magazines I could use to prove this quote?

anonymous · Answer

I would have to do some searching, but try looking at bestseller lists and check how many instructional books sell compared to entertaining books.