... focus on the violent, disgusting, and morally detestable aspects of life. The debate was not helped by widespread uncertainty about the meaning of the word naturalism. Some considered it a simple synonym for realism; others regarded it as an escalation of certain tendencies within realism itself - inferring crudeness. Yet others more careful and accurate in their assessment, saw it as a conscious attempt ... ...

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