Masters Of The English Novel: A Study Of Principles And Personalities
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ISBN10: 1428644326
ISBN13: 9781428644328
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 9 2006
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781428644328
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 9 2006
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Masters of the English Novel: A Study of Principles and Personalities is a book written by Richard Burton that provides an in-depth analysis of the principles and personalities of some of the greatest English novelists. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the principles of the novel and the second part examining the personalities of the novelists.In the first part of the book, Burton discusses the elements that make up a great novel, including plot, character, setting, and style. He provides examples from classic English novels to illustrate his points and offers his own insights on what makes a novel successful.The second part of the book is a series of biographical sketches of some of the most prominent English novelists, including Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy. Burton examines their lives, their writing styles, and the themes that are present in their works.Overall, Masters of the English Novel is a comprehensive study of the English novel and the writers who have made it one of the most important literary forms in the English language. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and the history of the novel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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