Now in its seventh edition, Studying the Novel is an authoritative introduction to the study of the novel at undergraduate level. Updated throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the contemporary study of literature, the book also now includes a wider range of international examples to reflect the growing field of world literature. Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume, the book covers: * The form of the novel * The history of the novel, from its earliest days to new electronic forms * Realism, modernism and postmodernism * Analysing fiction: narrative, character, structure, theme and dialogue * Critical approaches to studying the novel * Practical guidance on critical reading, secondary criticism, electronic resources and essay writing * Versions and adaptations Studying the Novel also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly, including chapter summaries throughout, a comprehensive glossary of terms and an historical timeline on the development of the novel, while annotated guides to further reading and discussion questions help students master the topics covered.

Updated throughout to explore the impact of digital resources, e-reading and growing interest in world literature, this is a comprehensive introduction to the study of the novel in all its forms.

About the Author
Jeremy Hawthorn is Professor of British Literature at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway.

Reviews
An excellent resource, not only for students studying the novel at university, but for trainee teachers teaching the novel in schools. * Michaela Smith, Edge Hill University, UK *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472575111
Author Professor Jeremy Hawthorn
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 482g