The short story of the novel : a pocket guide to key genres, novels, themes & techniques /
This is a new and innovative introduction to the best works of fiction from the last 500 years. Simply constructed, the book explores sixty key novels from The Tale of Genji to My Brilliant Friend. In addition to enjoyable descriptions of the novels and concise explanations of why they are important...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Laurence King Publishing,
[2021].
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| Summary: | This is a new and innovative introduction to the best works of fiction from the last 500 years. Simply constructed, the book explores sixty key novels from The Tale of Genji to My Brilliant Friend. In addition to enjoyable descriptions of the novels and concise explanations of why they are important, the book illuminates the most significant writing genres, themes and techniques. Accessible and fun to read, with a foreword by Professor Peter Boxall, this pocket guide will give readers a new way to enjoy their favorite books and to discover new ones. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 224 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781786277442 1786277441 |