Social Realism vs. Experimental Novels of the 1950s
The Novel of the 1950s
Social and aesthetic intentions are the two pillars on which the works of social realism are based. Within the social novel, two currents are generally distinguished:
Objectivism in Social Realism
Key Features:
- Invisible Narrator: The narrator's presence is minimized, aiming to be almost invisible. They avoid making any judgments or comments, requiring the reader to derive their own conclusions from the text.
- Prevalence of Dialogue: Dialogue is prominent, with a significant linguistic effort made to capture the distinct features of various social groups and individuals.
- Representative Characters: Individual characters often represent a social class. They are characterized by their actions, words, and external attitudes, without