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The Modern English Novel

The Modern English Novel

Chevalley, Abel

Paperback

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 1025846869
ISBN13: 9781025846866
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 278
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Modern English Novel provides a comprehensive and insightful survey of the evolution of British fiction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by the noted scholar Abel Chevalley, this work offers a distinctive perspective on the development of the English literary tradition, tracing its progression from the established Victorian structures into the experimental dawn of Modernism. The text meticulously examines the works of major figures, analyzing the fundamental shifts in style, structure, and thematic focus that defined the era.

Chevalley explores the social, cultural, and artistic forces that shaped the contemporary novel, offering critical assessments of influential authors such as Thomas Hardy, Henry James, and the emerging voices of the post-war period. By investigating the changing relationship between the novelist and the audience, as well as the evolving nature of realism and character development, The Modern English Novel serves as an essential guide for students of literature and anyone interested in the history of the British novel. Its scholarly yet engaging approach highlights a period of profound intellectual vitality and the enduring power of prose fiction to reflect the complexities of the human experience.

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