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The Cambridge Introduction to the Novel
Marina Mackay
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Paperback. An overview of the history of the novel with practical tips and examples for studying fiction. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 328. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. 228 pages. An overview of the history of the novel with practical tips and examples for studying fiction. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: DSB; DSK. Dimension: 224 x 154 x 13. Weight: 372.
Beginning its life as the sensational entertainment of the eighteenth century, the novel has become the major literary genre of modern times. Drawing on hundreds of examples of famous novels from all over the world, Marina MacKay explores the essential aspects of the novel and its history: where novels came from and why we read them; how we think about their styles and techniques, their people, plots, places, and politics. Between the main chapters are longer readings of individual works, from Don Quixote to Midnight's Children. A glossary of key terms and a guide to further reading are included, making ... Read more
Beginning its life as the sensational entertainment of the eighteenth century, the novel has become the major literary genre of modern times. Drawing on hundreds of examples of famous novels from all over the world, Marina MacKay explores the essential aspects of the novel and its history: where novels came from and why we read them; how we think about their styles and techniques, their people, plots, places, and politics. Between the main chapters are longer readings of individual works, from Don Quixote to Midnight's Children. A glossary of key terms and a guide to further reading are included, making ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
228
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Literature
Condition
New
Weight
320g
Number of Pages
230
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521713344
SKU
V9780521713344
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About Marina Mackay
Marina MacKay is Associate Professor of English at Washington University, St Louis.
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