Studying the Novel
Author: Hawthorn, Jeremy
ISBN: 9781472575111
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Year first published: 03 Nov 2016
Pages: 320 Format: Paperback / softback
Now in its seventh edition, Studying the Novel is an authoritative introduction to the study of the novel at undergraduate level. Updated throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the contemporary study of literature, the book also now includes a wider range of international examples to reflect the growing field of world literature.
Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume, the book covers-
. The form of the novel
. The history of the novel, from its earliest days to new electronic forms
. Realism, modernism and postmodernism
. Analysing fiction- narrative, character, structure, theme and dialogue
. Critical approaches to studying the novel
. Practical guidance on critical reading, secondary criticism, electronic resources and essay writing
. Versions and adaptations
Studying the Novel also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly, including chapter summaries throughout, a comprehensive glossary of terms and an historical timeline on the development of the novel, while annotated guides to further reading and discussion questions help students master the topics covered.
ISBN: 9781472575111
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Year first published: 03 Nov 2016
Pages: 320 Format: Paperback / softback
Now in its seventh edition, Studying the Novel is an authoritative introduction to the study of the novel at undergraduate level. Updated throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the contemporary study of literature, the book also now includes a wider range of international examples to reflect the growing field of world literature.
Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume, the book covers-
. The form of the novel
. The history of the novel, from its earliest days to new electronic forms
. Realism, modernism and postmodernism
. Analysing fiction- narrative, character, structure, theme and dialogue
. Critical approaches to studying the novel
. Practical guidance on critical reading, secondary criticism, electronic resources and essay writing
. Versions and adaptations
Studying the Novel also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly, including chapter summaries throughout, a comprehensive glossary of terms and an historical timeline on the development of the novel, while annotated guides to further reading and discussion questions help students master the topics covered.
