![]() ![]() In Empire Falls, Miles shows that nostalgia can create a false past where Empire Falls was better than it really does or, if he is brave enough, he can choose to face the past with objectivity. The truth is that there never needed to be an empire, because of nostalgia. This second aspect seems out of place, right? Where is the empire? Empire Falls is just a small town, after all. On the other hand, it sounds like a reference to the apocalyptic downfall of an empire. On one hand, it references a waterfall which serves as the namesake for the town. Notice that the title of the novel (which is the town's name) is a double entendre. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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