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E. M. Forster

Aspects of the Novel

E. M. ForsterNonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1927

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E. M. Forster

Aspects of the Novel

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1927
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1920s

Publication Year

1927

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster demystifies the novel's form through discussions on story, people, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm. It explores their roles in literature, emphasizing the necessity of grounding novels in humanity. By comparing excerpts from novels written over 200 years, Forster shows their similarities and differences, illustrating key points with examples from authors like Dickens, Austen, and Defoe.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

4,949 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster provides an insightful analysis of novelistic elements such as plot, character, and narrative. Readers appreciate Forster's conversational tone and clarity. However, some find his examples outdated and his critiques subjective. Overall, it's a valuable resource for understanding novel construction despite minor drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Aspects of the Novel?

Potential readers of Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster include those who appreciate literary analysis and narrative theory. Fans of Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own or Milan Kundera's The Art of the Novel will relish Forster's insights on fiction and its elements. This book suits literature students, writers, and avid readers seeking a deeper understanding of novelistic form.

4.0

4,949 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1920s

Publication Year

1927

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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