The Short Story of the Novel

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

The Short Story of the Novel
Henry Russell
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Paperback
h210 x 148mm - 224pg
1 Apr 2021 UK
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9781786277442
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The Short Story of the Novel is a new 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.
Henry Russell is the author of over thirty published books, as well as a contributor to many multi-authored works. He read English at Oxford.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781786277442
Published: 1 Apr 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 148mm
Spine: 21mm
Pages: 224

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