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          The Short Story of the Novel: A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Novels, Themes and Techniques

          The Short Story of the Novel: A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Novels, Themes and Techniques

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          Explores key novels, and also looks more generally at genres, themes and techniques

          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 t...

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          Product ID:9781786277442
          Product Form:Paperback / softback
          Country of Manufacture:CN
          Title:The Short Story of the Novel
          Subtitle:A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Novels, Themes and Techniques
          Authors:Author: Henry Russell
          Page Count:224
          Subjects:Literature: history and criticism, Literature: history & criticism, Literary theory, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Literary companions, book reviews and guides, Literary theory, Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers, Literary companions, book reviews & guides
          Description:Explores key novels, and also looks more generally at genres, themes and techniques

          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.


          Imprint Name:Laurence King Publishing
          Publisher Name:Orion Publishing Co
          Country of Publication:GB
          Publishing Date:2021-04-01

          Additional information

          Weight544 g
          Dimensions155 × 216 × 20 mm