What was a serious novel? Please, great gods
A serious novel is a type of novel that is written with a serious attitude and rigorous method. It usually focuses on profound social problems, human destiny, historical events, moral philosophy, etc. It attempts to express some complex topics and opinions through the form of novels. Serious novels often had a high degree of reasoning, complexity, and thinking. The readers needed to invest enough time and energy to understand and digest the content of the novel. The common topics of serious novels include the fate of mankind, social justice, war, politics, morality, philosophy, culture, history, and so on. Serious novels usually adopted rigorous structures and techniques, including in-depth character portrayals, complex plot designs, profound dialogue and descriptions, etc., to express the author's views and feelings. Serious fiction is a force in literature that challenges readers 'perceptions of social and political reality and urges readers to think about the value and meaning of human existence.