The Rise Of The Novel by Ian Watt
Studies in Defoe, Richardson and Fielding
This seminal work explores the emergence and development of the novel as a literary form in the 18th century, focusing on the works of Defoe, Richardson, and Fielding. It examines how the novel's rise was influenced by the cultural, social, and economic changes of the time, including the rise of individualism and the middle class. The analysis delves into the novel's unique narrative techniques, such as realism and the depiction of everyday life, which distinguished it from previous literary forms and contributed to its enduring popularity.
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- 1957
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- British
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- 320-350
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- English
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