The Short Story of the Novel

Name: The Short Story of the Novel
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781786277442
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A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Novels, Themes and Techniques

By Henry Russell

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Summary

The Short Story of the Novel offers an innovative introduction to 60 key works of fiction spanning the last 500 years, from The Tale of Genji to My Brilliant Friend. This accessible guide highlights why these novels are important, weaving an engaging exploration of major genres, themes, and literary techniques.
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Ideal for readers and literary enthusiasts seeking a concise yet enriching overview of significant novels, as well as anyone looking to deepen their appreciation or discover new favourite books.

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

Description

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786277442

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 130 colour images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Henry Russell Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction

About the Author

Henry Russell is the author of over thirty published books, as well as a contributor to many multi-authored works. He read English at Oxford.