What does the word mimetic tell us about the difference between novels and most of the literature of the 1800s?

ANovels present fantasy as reality.
BThe authors were new and unknown.
CNovels were unique in trying to imitate real life.
DNovels presented common things in new ways.

François and Perrault are

Adrivers of the mail train.
Bgold diggers from California.
Cagents of the Canadian government.
Ddog trainers from Alaska.