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

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Henry Russell

The Short Story of the Novel

A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Novels, Themes and Techniques

Henry Russell

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English

Laurence King
27 July 2021

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literature: history & criticism; Literary theory; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Literary companions

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.

By: Henry Russell
Imprint: Laurence King
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781786277442
ISBN 10: 1786277441
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 27 July 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.