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Value of Marginal Fiction
- Reading a lot of fiction expands horizons in a unique way, different from travel or news.
- It offers diverse perspectives, enhancing understanding of the world beyond immediate experiences.
Time Investment in Reading
- Consider the time investment of long books versus other enriching experiences like travel.
- Recognize the extensive effort authors put into crafting fiction, even seemingly compact ones.
Literary Saloon's Focus
- Orthofer's website, started in 1999, focuses on foreign fiction due to its underrepresentation.
- He actively promotes translated works, particularly during a decline in their popularity.