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Four Contemporary Novelists

Four Contemporary Novelists

Cross, Wilbur Lucius

Hardcover

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 1025663691
ISBN13: 9781025663692
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 214
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Four Contemporary Novelists offers an insightful critical survey of the landscape of modern fiction during the early twentieth century. Written by the esteemed literary scholar Wilbur L. Cross, this volume provides a deep analysis of four titans of English literature: Joseph Conrad, Arnold Bennett, H.G. Wells, and John Galsworthy. Cross examines how these authors transitioned away from Victorian traditions to embrace the complexities of the modern era, focusing on their unique styles, narrative techniques, and thematic concerns.

The book serves as an essential guide for understanding the evolution of the novel form during a period of significant social and artistic change. Each essay delves into the specific contributions of these novelists, evaluating their influence on contemporary thought and the literary canon. From the psychological depth of Conrad's maritime tales to the social realism of Bennett and Galsworthy, and the visionary explorations of Wells, Cross provides a comprehensive overview of the forces shaping fiction at the time. This work remains a valuable resource for students of literature and readers interested in the intellectual foundations of the modern novel.

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