The Short Story of the Novel The Short Story of the Novel

The Short Story of the Novel

A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Novels, Themes and Techniques

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    • Expected 8 Aug 2024
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Publisher Description

A fascinating and innovative introduction to the best works of fiction from the last 500 years. Simply constructed, the book explores 60 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 favourite books - and to discover new ones.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
AVAILABLE
2024
8 August
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
224
Pages
PUBLISHER
Orion

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