The Theory of the Novel

by Philip Stevick

Book Overview

A definitive study compiled from essays written by many noted authors on the various facets of the art of the novel, Theory of the Novel is Philip Stevick's latest collection of impressive works.

A comprehensive anthology contain 53 commentaries on the various facets of the novelist's art, and extensive introduction, prefaces to each section, and a 445 bibliography, The Theory of the Novel is another exceptional collection...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0029314909
• ISBN13: 9780029314906
• Release Date: October 1967
• Publisher: Free Press
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.2" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Grey grey is all theory

Some of the finest literary critics of their time ( 1967) tell us about narrative technique, points- of view, plot, structure and proportion, style , character, time and place, symbol, life and art in the novel. Critics such as Northrop Frye, A.AD. Mendilow and novelists Conrad, James, Cervantes provide insight into the form which is in our world still the highest literary art form. There are many valuable pieces of writing here for any one who wishes to deepen their understanding of the form.