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Book SynopsisNow 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 t
Trade ReviewAn excellent resource, not only for students studying the novel at university, but for trainee teachers teaching the novel in schools. * Michaela Smith, Edge Hill University, UK *
Table of ContentsIntroduction to the seventh edition 1. Fiction and the Novel 2. History, Genre, Culture 3. Shorter Fiction 4. Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism 5. Fiction and Electronic Media 6. Analysing Fiction 7. Studying the Novel 8. Versions and Adaptations 9. Critical Approaches to Fiction Timeline of the Novel Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index
