Total Novel and Complexity. Literature and Complexity Science

TL;DR

This paper explores the connection between complexity science and literature by proposing that total novels exemplify complex systems, encouraging interdisciplinary development.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of total novels as complex systems and argues for their importance in linking literature with complexity science.

Findings

Total novels are identified as prime examples of complex systems.

Literature and science can mutually benefit from this interdisciplinary approach.

The paper provides a characterization of total novels as complex systems.

Abstract

A strong link between complexity theory and literature is possible, i.e. feasible, under one proviso, namely that total novels be considered. However, neither in literature at large nor in complexity science has been literature seriously taken into consideration. This paper argues that a total novel is most conspicuous example of a complex system. The argument is supported by a clear characterization of what a total novel is and entails. Science and literature can be thus complemented and developed, hand in hand.