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Hardback
Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This scholarly yet accessible work of literary criticism examines the novel as a living art form, exploring how writers shape character, plot, fantasy, and rhythm. Its central aim is to illuminate technique across major authors by imagining them in a single room discussing craft rather than being judged by historical dates. Designed for students of literature, teachers, and curious readers alike, the tone is thoughtful, often witty, and inviting.
Presented as a sequence of Cambridge lectures, the work invites readers to engage with the craft in a fresh way. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by Frank Kermode and preserves the original introduction by Oliver Stallybrass, along with a chronology, further reading, and appendices. The reading experience stands out for its clear, conversational prose and memorable cross-author comparisonsโbetween Proust and James, Dickens and Thackeray, Eliot and Dostoyevskyโdemonstrating both shared concerns and distinctive choices. The voice is lively, perceptive, and gently provocative, making dense ideas feel approachable.
For education and non-fiction readers, the work surveys core concepts: how people, plots, fantasy, and rhythm contribute to a novelโs impact, and how context can be reframed through craft rather than chronology. The writing makes learning feel accessible through concise arguments, concrete examples, and thoughtful comparisons, inviting readers to test ideas in their own reading. It also supports interactive learning and activity-based learning by encouraging close reading, reflective questions, and dialogue across viewpoints. For fiction lovers, it offers a broad map of the form and a guide to appreciating how different writers approach telling a story.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation of how novels work, a sharpened ability to analyze craft, and a sense of curiosity about the ways great writers shape human experience. It leaves a lasting impression by connecting ideas across authors and time, fostering confidence and a lifelong interest in literary criticism.
Product Details
Author
E.M. Forster
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
9780141441696
ISBN
9780141441696
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.2x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
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