The English Novel Before The Nineteenth Century: Excerpts From Representative Types

by Annette Brown Hopkins and Hopkins & Hughes

Book Overview

""The English Novel Before The Nineteenth Century: Excerpts From Representative Types"" is a book written by Annette Brown Hopkins that explores the origins and development of the English novel prior to the 19th century. The book is a collection of excerpts from various novels that are considered representative of the different types of novels that were popular during this time period. The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of the history of the English novel and its evolution from earlier forms of literature such as epic poetry and romance. The introduction also discusses the social and cultural context in which these novels were written and how they reflected the values and concerns of their time.The main body of the book is divided into chapters that focus on different types of novels, such as the picaresque novel, the sentimental novel, and the gothic novel. Each chapter includes excerpts from several novels that exemplify the characteristics of that particular type of novel, as well as commentary and analysis from the author.Overall, ""The English Novel Before The Nineteenth Century"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the early history of the English novel and its various forms. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the development of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430454059
• ISBN13: 9781430454052
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 820 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"