1155 and the beginnings of fiction.

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    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the history of fiction writing since the 1150s in Great Britain, focusing on reasons why fiction writing didn't emerge until the 12th century and what that says about society at that time. Other topics include the relationship between fiction and the emotional, inner lives of individuals, the connection between the Catholic Church and the origins of fiction, and the role love played in fiction.