Looking for a good book: Searching for fiction using computer-mediated retrieval mechanisms
✍ Scribed by Denice Adkins; Jenny E. Bossaller
- Book ID
- 102508341
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 17 KB
- Volume
- 43
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0044-7870
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
✦ Synopsis
Abstract
Informational works are “about” something, and with subject classification and indexing, finding an appropriate informational work is relatively easy. Finding a “good” work of fiction is less so. Factors beyond subject influence the appropriateness and appeal of a work of fiction for any particular seeker. In the past 100 years, many fiction classification schemes have been proposed and some have been tested (e.g., Beghtol, 1994; Pejtersen, 1983). Recent research (e.g., Ross 1991) suggests that beyond factual data, readers seek particular emotional experiences from fiction. Schemes have included subject classification, inclusion of literary elements such as characters and setting, and identifying subjective elements of appeal.