Studying the Novel

Now in its eighth edition <i>Studying the Novel</i>is an authoritative introduction to the study of the novel at undergraduate level. Updated throughout to explore more sub-genres of the novel disability studies as a critical approach and literatures of the apartheid in relation to world literature the book also now includes a whole new chapter exploring the expansion and diversification of the canon studied to consider digital advances the study of popular fiction genres the graphic form and children's literature. <br/> <br/> Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume the book covers: <br/> <br/> - The form of the novel<br/> - The history of the novel from its earliest days to new electronic forms<br/> - Realism modernism and postmodernism and contemporary fiction<br/> - Analysing fiction: narrative character structure theme and dialogue<br/> - Critical approaches to studying the novel<br/> - Practical guidance on critical reading secondary criticism electronic resources and essay writing<br/> - Versions and adaptations<br/> <br/> <i>Studying the Novel</i>also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly including chapter summaries throughout novel excerpts to illustrate theoretical and analytical concepts 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.