The Columbia History of the British Novel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780231078580)

A comprehensive survey of the British novel from its origins in the 18th century to the modern day. Organized chronologically, this reference work traces the development of the novel and provides essays on its most illustrious practitioners, from Fielding and Austen to the postmodernists. The contributors challenge contemporary views of the classics by examining canonical writers, as well as women and post-colonial novelists. They also examine subgenres such as picaresque fiction, travelogues, historical romances, detective novels, adventures and the Bildungsroman. Brief biographies of the novelists discussed are given, along with lists for further reading.

Author: John Richetti
ISBN-10: 0231078587
ISBN-13: 9780231078580
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/19/1994
Pages: 1064
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.53lbs
Size: 9.57h x 6.80w x 2.05d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/1995 pg. 137
Library Journal 06/15/1994 pg. 66
School Library Journal 07/01/1994
School Library Journal 02/01/1995