Possibilities: Essays On The State Of The Novel
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A landmark work of literary criticism, Possibilities: Essays on the State of the Novel presents a rigorous and intellectually stimulating examination of the novel as a literary form. Malcolm Bradbury, one of Britain's most respected literary critics and novelists, argues persuasively about the evolution, vitality, and cultural significance of modern fiction across a series of carefully crafted essays. The collection chronicles key developments in the novel from the modernist period through to contemporary writing, illuminating the work of major figures such as Henry James, E.M. Forster, and Saul Bellow with sharp critical insight. Written with academic authority yet an accessible wit, Bradbury illustrates how the novel continually reinvents itself in response to shifting cultural, historical, and philosophical pressures. An essential text for students of literature and anyone with a serious interest in the art of fiction.
Author: Malcolm Bradbury
Format: Paperback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work of literary criticism, Possibilities: Essays on the State of the Novel presents a rigorous and intellectually stimulating examination of the novel as a literary form. Malcolm Bradbury, one of Britain's most respected literary critics and novelists, argues persuasively about the evolution, vitality, and cultural significance of modern fiction across a series of carefully crafted essays. The collection chronicles key developments in the novel from the modernist period through to contemporary writing, illuminating the work of major figures such as Henry James, E.M. Forster, and Saul Bellow with sharp critical insight. Written with academic authority yet an accessible wit, Bradbury illustrates how the novel continually reinvents itself in response to shifting cultural, historical, and philosophical pressures. An essential text for students of literature and anyone with a serious interest in the art of fiction.