American Theorists of the Novel: Henry James, Lionel Trilling and Wayne C. Booth

by Peter Rawlings

Book Overview

The American theorists: Henry James, Lionel Trilling and Wayne C. Booth have revolutionized our understanding of narrative and have each championed the novel as an art form. Concepts from their work have become part of the fabric of novel criticism today, influencing theorists, authors and readers alike.

Emphasizing the crucial relationship between the works of these three critics, Peter Rawlings explores their understanding of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415285453
• ISBN13: 9780415285452
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.8"