Novel
A novel is a fictional narrative in prose. A novel writer may employ plot, character, setting, point of view, style, tone, language, theme, and symbolism.
19th Century Novels -- By Writer
The 19th century is full of great novels, by amazing authors. Here's a selected reading list of 19th-century novels.
The 19th century is full of great novels, by amazing authors. Here's a selected reading list of 19th-century novels.
A History of English Prose Fiction
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Read "A History of English Prose Fiction."
Coming of Age Novels
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues. Read on:
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues. Read on:
Introductions to the Novel
A novel is a fictional form of literature, which is of some length. The length of the novel allows the author to develop the characters and plot in more depth than what can be found in short stories and novellas. There is some disagreement about the earliest form of the novel, but these books offer discussions and interpretations of the novel's development. Learn more about the novel, with these top books!
A novel is a fictional form of literature, which is of some length. The length of the novel allows the author to develop the characters and plot in more depth than what can be found in short stories and novellas. There is some disagreement about the earliest form of the novel, but these books offer discussions and interpretations of the novel's development. Learn more about the novel, with these top books!
Suicidal Novels
In some novels the protagonist takes his/her own life for a variety of reasons, while in other books, the death of a character affects the direction of the plot. In "Mrs. Dalloway," Septimus’ suicide is a major event in the novel. Read more about suicides in literature.
In some novels the protagonist takes his/her own life for a variety of reasons, while in other books, the death of a character affects the direction of the plot. In "Mrs. Dalloway," Septimus’ suicide is a major event in the novel. Read more about suicides in literature.
The Novel. A History of English Literature
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Read "A History of English Literature."