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"The Rise of the Novel is Ian Watt's classic description of the interworkings of social conditions, changing attitudes, and literary practices during the period when the novel emerged as the dominant literary form of the individualist era. Erudite, yet gracefully written and often amusing, Watt's study examines the nature of the novel audience, the role of the book trade, and the changing structure of society at large."--BOOK JACKET.
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The Rise of the Novel, Ian P. Watt
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- 1957
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- Title
- The Rise of the Novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ian P. Watt
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Released
- 1957
- Format
- Paperback
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Literary Studies, Literary Criticism, Scientific Theories, Criticism
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- "The Rise of the Novel is Ian Watt's classic description of the interworkings of social conditions, changing attitudes, and literary practices during the period when the novel emerged as the dominant literary form of the individualist era. Erudite, yet gracefully written and often amusing, Watt's study examines the nature of the novel audience, the role of the book trade, and the changing structure of society at large."--BOOK JACKET.