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OverviewFirst published in 1975, this title provides an introduction to the study of the novel. Marjorie Boulton deals systematically with the major elements of plot, character, authorial conventions, narrative structure, and dialogue and distinguishes different types of fiction. The emphasis is on the mainstream novel, with examples and arguments illustrated by quotations from five classics. Of particular value to students of English Literature, this reissue aims to help the reader ‘not only to read novels more discerningly and to discuss them more profitably, but also to relish the reading more’. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marjorie BoultonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.294kg ISBN: 9780415722384ISBN 10: 0415722381 Pages: 202 Publication Date: 19 January 2015 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Educational: Primary & Secondary , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Concept of Fiction 2. Versimilitude 3. The Point of View 4. Plot 5. Character 6. How Character is Revealed 7. Conversation 8. Scene and Background 9. Dominant Themes 10. Off the Beaten Track; Notes; Suggestions for Further Reading; IndexReviewsAuthor InformationMarjorie Boulton Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |