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Why are classical allegories not regarded as realistic fiction?

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Answer: Classical allegories almost always feature settings and characters that are wholly unreal, which is the main reason why they are not generally regarded as realistic fiction, unlike most fiction, which involves people who may theoretically live on Earth. Traditional allegories have a symbolic nature.

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