The Growth Of The English Novel

From the Gothic horror of Walpole's The Castle of Otranto to the social satire of Austen's Emma, the English novel has undergone a tremendous transformation over the centuries. In this insightful book, Richard Church traces the development of the English novel from its roots in medieval romances to the modernist experiments of the early 20th century. Along the way, he examines some of the most beloved works of English literature and provides valuable context for understanding their enduring appeal.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.