Great novels : the world's most remarkable fiction explored and explained

Wilkes, Angela (Pengarang)

English Fiction / Short Story

5.0 (1 Ulasan)

Edisi First edition

Deskripsi Fisik 256 pages : illustration ; 30 cm.

ISBN 9780241515846

Subjek English Fiction / Short Story

Bahasa Inggris

Call Number 823 GRE g ; R/823 GRE g

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Perpustakaan Jakarta - Cikini

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Deskripsi

Index : 246 - 252 ; From medieval romances and tales of chivalry found in the realist novels of the 19th century, to experimental modernist works and today's explorations of the self, Great Novels explores the finest novels from around the world and through time. Tilt at windmills with Don Quixote, experience heartbreak with Tolstoy, discover the society in which Jane Austen lived, and delve into the complex rites of passage experienced by characters in modern novels. Find out what inspired writers to create their masterpieces, what their aims were, and how they set about writing them. Dive deep into the pages of this inspiring book to discover: - Paintings, photographs, and artefacts that tell the story of each novel and what inspired their authors - Superb images of first editions and manuscripts - The flavor of each novel through quotations and extended extracts - "Character maps" showing how characters relate to each other Covering the whole range of literary styles, Great Novels takes you into the pages of the world's seminal novels, ranging from the entertaining adventures of Cervantes' errant knight through to classics such as Great Expectations and Madame Bovary, to modern novels such as To the Lighthouse, The Outsider, Beloved, and Wolf Hall. Stunning images of the original manuscripts, first editions, and authors are complemented by extracts and quotations, while illustrated features set the novels in their literary and historical context. Essential for people of all ages who love books, Great Novels provides a fascinating overview of how the novel has developed through the ages and celebrates the perennial pleasures of reading.