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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This is probably referring to the fact that while nonfiction books are intended to help us improve ourselves, our lives, or others or to teach us something, novels are generally seen as being intended for entertainment rather than learning. I can't say this is necessarily true, but it seems to be the opinion of that quote.

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