In "Fiction as Art and Life," Robert Saunders Dowst explores the profound connection between fictional narratives and the human experience. Delving into the intricacies of literary creation, Dowst examines how fiction mirrors, shapes, and comments on our understanding of the world. This insightful work offers a compelling analysis of the artistic merit of fiction, asserting its vital role in reflecting and interpreting the complexities of life. Dowst's essays provide a thought-provoking examination of the writer's craft and the reader's engagement, making "Fiction as Art and Life" an enduring resource for students, scholars, and anyone with a deep appreciation for literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.