Non-fiction (or nonfiction) is any document or media content that attempts, in good faith, to convey information only about the real world, rather than being grounded in imagination. Non-fiction typically aims to present topics objectively based on historical, scientific, and empirical information. However, some non-fiction ranges into more subjective territory, including sincerely held opinions on real-world topics. Often referring specifically to prose writing, non-fiction is one of the two fundamental approaches to story and storytelling, in contrast to narrative fiction, which is largely populated by imaginary characters and events. Non-fiction writers can show the reasons and consequences of events, they can compare, contrast, classify, categorise and summarise information, put the facts in a logical or chronological order, infer and reach conclusions about facts, etc. They can use graphic, structural and printed appearance features such as pictures, graphs or charts, diagrams, flowcharts, summaries, glossaries, sidebars, timelines, table of contents, headings, subheadings, bolded or italicised words, footnotes, maps, indices, labels, captions, etc. to help readers find information. While specific claims in a non-fiction work may prove inaccurate, the sincere author aims to be truthful at the time of composition. A non-fiction account is an exercise in accurately representing a topic, and remains distinct from any implied endorsement. Source: Wikipedia (en)
Works in the genre non-fiction 200
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Shiliuguo Chunqiu
Book of Fixed Stars
The Book of the Courtier
I quattro libri dell'architettura
Sidereus Nuncius
Het Menselyk Bedryf
On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
The World as Will and Representation
On War
The Condition of the Working Class in England
The Seven Lamps of Architecture
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World
Walden
On Liberty
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
Three Character Classic
The Secret Doctrine
The Golden Bough
Might is Right
New International Encyclopedia
The People of the Abyss
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Scouting for Boys
Is Shakespeare Dead?
An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States
The Decline of the West
Politics as a Vocation
Science as a Vocation
Economy and Society
I and Thou
The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Green Hills of Africa
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