Desire and Truth

Discover the profound insights of Patricia Meyer Spacks in her compelling book, Desire and Truth, published by The University of Chicago Press in 1990. This thought-provoking work spans 272 pages and provides a major reassessment of the history of eighteenth-century fiction. Spacks expertly illustrates how plot intricately challenges or reinforces traditional notions of passion and rationality. By arguing that fiction conveys its essential truths through narrative structure, she reveals that the fiction of the eighteenth century is not only deeply realistic but also consistently bold. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of literary themes and the interplay between desire and truth in storytelling.