[Phang]

Originally Posted by Nodrog

Not in any important way. Its nonsense to talk about the 'genre' that Kafka or Joyce were writing in, and there is nothing worthwhile to be gained from making these sort of classifications. Its advertising terminology, nothing more.


edit: what do you think you learn from being told that a film is a 'thriller' or a 'drama'? Think how many completely different types of films get thrown under these silly labels.

it tells me what sort of film I should see if I'm in town with friends of an afternoon and am in a particular mood. And if you're going to insist every worthwhile piece of fiction reads like Kafka or Joyce then I've got my answer and I'll leave you to your fun.