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the branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts and reality, including biography, history, and the essay; works of this class; (esp. in cataloging books, as in a library or bookstore) all writing or books not fiction, poetry, or drama, including nonfictive narrative prose and reference works; the broadest category of written works

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  • It showcases many facets of Russ' non-fictional writings.
  • She is telling actual, non-fictional human beings what to do!
  • If we really have to choose among the sexiest non-fictional characters.
  • There were several about fictional - and non-fictional - women scientists.
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