The Encyclopedia of the Novel
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General Editor: Peter Logan, Temple University, USA
An advanced reference resource for the novel and novel theory, The Encyclopedia of the Novel offers authoritative accounts of the history, terminology, genre, and theory of the novel in over 150 articles of 500-7,000 words.
Entries explore the history and tradition of the novel in different areas of the world; formal elements of the novel (story, plot, character, narrator); technical aspects of the genre (such as realism, narrative structure and style); subgenres, including the bildungsroman and the graphic novel; theoretical problems, such as definitions of the novel; book history; and the novel's relationship to other arts and disciplines.
Key Features
- Arranged in A-Z format across 2 fully-indexed and meticulously cross-referenced volumes, featuring nearly 150 contributors and over 500,000 words
- Written by an international cast of leading scholars overseen by an Advisory Board of 37 specialists
- Online version provides students and researchers with 24/7 access and powerful searching, browsing and cross-referencing capabilities
- Special introductory price available; visit the ordering page for more information
This exciting project will provide a comprehensive reference work for the novel and novel theory.
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