The Rise of the Novel: Studies in Defoe, Richardson and Fielding
The Rise of the Novel: Studies in Defoe, Richardson and Fielding
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001339
Book • Nonfiction
England • 18th century
2001
Adult
18+ years
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The Rise of the Novel: Studies in Defoe, Richardson and Fielding by Ian Watt explores the development of the novel in 18th-century England. The text examines how authors Daniel Defoe, Samuel Richardson, and Henry Fielding contributed to this literary form by focusing on individualized characters and realistic narratives, shaping the novel into a dominant literary genre.
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Ian Watt's The Rise of the Novel offers insightful analysis into the formative works of Defoe, Richardson, and Fielding, praising the depth of historical and social context. Some critics argue Watt overlooks other literary influences, but overall, the book is lauded for its pioneering approach in understanding the novel's evolution.
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A reader who enjoys The Rise of the Novel by Ian Watt likely has an interest in the evolution of the novel, 18th-century literature, and authors like Defoe, Richardson, and Fielding. Comparable to Anatomy of Criticism by Northrop Frye, this reader seeks scholarly insights into literary history and novelistic form.
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Book • Nonfiction
England • 18th century
2001
Adult
18+ years
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