1. Sin Sui Far and historical relevance
Many authors and literary critics saw connections between literary content and social influence. For example, in "Criticism and Fiction" (1891), William Dean Howells, a advocate of nineteenth-century American realism, warns readers to avoid sentimental or sensational novels, which he claims "hurt" by presenting "idle lies about human nature and the social fabric." ... In an essay entitled "The Chinese in America," Sui Sin Far laments western literary depictions of the Chinese that portray them as "unfeeling" and "custom-bound." ... This study builds on White-Parks' conclusions by explorin...
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