Studying the Novel by Jeremy Hawthorn

Studying the Novel by Jeremy Hawthorn

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How do literary critics distinguish between 'story' and 'plot', between a symbol and an image, or between 'tone' and 'mood'? How do we define 'realism', 'modernism', and 'postmodernism'? Widely acclaimed for its accessibility, this is the essential guide to the concepts and approaches central to understanding the novel, novella and short story.

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Studying the Novel by Jeremy Hawthorn

How do literary critics distinguish between 'story' and 'plot', between a symbol and an image, or between 'tone' and 'mood'? How do we define 'realism', 'modernism', and 'postmodernism'? Widely acclaimed for its accessibility, this is the essential guide to the concepts and approaches central to understanding the novel, novella and short story.
'A model of compact exposition' The Times Educational Supplement 'This jewel of a book by Jeremy Hawthorn makes up for its Lilliputian size by covering writing concepts for students and avid readers. Includes ideas not found outside of advanced graduate school or masterwork courses.' wordsmitten.com 'An approach to studying the novel that is both erudite and easy to follow.' Teaching English
Jeremy Hawthorn is Professor of British Literature at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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ISBN 13 9780340985137
ISBN 10 0340985135
Title Studying the Novel
Author Jeremy Hawthorn
Series Studying
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2010-07-12
Number of pages 288
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