History of English Novel

Author: Gao Jihai
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book is the first comprehensive history of British novels in China, tracing the earliest origins of British novels and their evolution to the Elizabethan era. It describes the development trajectory of British novels from their rise in the early 18th century to the late 20th century, nearly 300 years of growth. From the perspective of novel aesthetics, it explores the changes in form and content of British novels from multiple angles, striving to reveal the inherent laws of this art form. The book discusses nearly 800 works by over 200 British novelists, providing a panoramic description and in-depth analysis of British novels. The information is detailed and reliable, the arguments precise and well-founded, and the viewpoints clear. It can serve as a reference for researchers of foreign literature and is also suitable for general literary enthusiasts to read and appreciate.