The Novel: From Its Origins To The Present Day
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Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the epistolary experiments of the eighteenth century to the fragmented voices of postmodern fiction, The Novel: From its Origins to the Present Day presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of literature's most enduring and versatile forms. Part of the Bloomsbury Guides to English Literature series, this volume traces the novel's remarkable evolution — mapping the rise of the realist tradition, the psychological turn of the modernists, and the boundary-pushing innovations of contemporary writers — making it an indispensable companion for students and avid readers alike. The guide argues that the novel is not merely a form but a living cultural record, reflecting the social, political, and philosophical currents of every age it inhabits. Written with clarity and scholarly precision, this volume instructs as much as it illuminates, offering close readings of landmark texts alongside broader contextual frameworks that situate each literary movement within its historical moment. The prose is accessible yet rigorous, balancing academic insight with genuine enthusiasm for the art of storytelling. Whether you are encountering the canon for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, this guide poses a tantalising question: if the novel has survived every revolution in taste and technology so far, what might it yet become?
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the epistolary experiments of the eighteenth century to the fragmented voices of postmodern fiction, The Novel: From its Origins to the Present Day presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of literature's most enduring and versatile forms. Part of the Bloomsbury Guides to English Literature series, this volume traces the novel's remarkable evolution — mapping the rise of the realist tradition, the psychological turn of the modernists, and the boundary-pushing innovations of contemporary writers — making it an indispensable companion for students and avid readers alike. The guide argues that the novel is not merely a form but a living cultural record, reflecting the social, political, and philosophical currents of every age it inhabits. Written with clarity and scholarly precision, this volume instructs as much as it illuminates, offering close readings of landmark texts alongside broader contextual frameworks that situate each literary movement within its historical moment. The prose is accessible yet rigorous, balancing academic insight with genuine enthusiasm for the art of storytelling. Whether you are encountering the canon for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, this guide poses a tantalising question: if the novel has survived every revolution in taste and technology so far, what might it yet become?