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The English Novel
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025391335
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In The English Novel, Walter Alexander Raleigh provides a comprehensive and influential survey of the development of English prose fiction from its earliest foundations to the beginning of the nineteenth century. This scholarly work traces the evolution of the narrative form, examining how the medieval romance and the Elizabethan picaresque transitioned into the structured realism of the modern novel.
Raleigh offers insightful analysis of the key figures who shaped the genre, including Daniel Defoe, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, and Tobias Smollett. By exploring the social and literary forces that influenced these authors, the text highlights the shift toward character-driven storytelling and the refinement of prose style. The study also pays particular attention to the contribution of various literary movements, concluding with an examination of the Gothic revival and the masterful works of Jane Austen.
As a foundational piece of literary criticism, The English Novel remains an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of English literature. Raleigh's elegant prose and deep erudition clarify the historical trajectory of fiction, making it an invaluable guide to understanding the origins of one of the world's most significant literary forms.
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