Lives of the Novelists: A History of Fiction in 294 Lives
Lives of the Novelists Presents the complete history of fiction in English. This book shows the changing forms of the genre, and how the aspirations of authors to divert and sometimes to educate their readers, has in some respects radically changed over the centuries, and in others - such as...
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Lives of the Novelists Presents the complete history of fiction in English. This book shows the changing forms of the genre, and how the aspirations of authors to divert and sometimes to educate their readers, has in some respects radically changed over the centuries, and in others - such as their interest in sex and relationships - remained remarkably constant. Full description
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781846681608 (184668160X)
ASIN: 184668160X
Publish date: August 22nd 2013
Publisher: Profile Books
Pages no: 812
Edition language: English
Sutherland's personal selection of 294 novelists undoubtedly leaves people asking questions like - where is Byatt, Carter, and Pratchett. Sutherland, however, points out this is his list. And you know what - he does a rather impressive job including non-canon writers, in particular many women writer...
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