02478cam a22003493u 4500 70492 UtSlPG 20260610134629.0 m cr n 260607r20231927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27023181 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN PR Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970 Aspects of the novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-07 Introductory -- The story -- People -- The plot -- Fantasy -- Prophecy -- Pattern and rhythm -- Conclusion. Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) "Aspects of the Novel" by E. M. Forster is a literary critique written in the early 20th century. This work compiles a series of lectures that delves into the various elements that constitute the novel, exploring aspects like story, characters, plot, and the rhythm of narration. Forster aims to clarify the complexities of the novel form, providing insights that will resonate with both readers and writers, and discusses the nuances that define successful storytelling. The opening of "Aspects of the Novel" establishes its framework, introducing the author's intention to explore the novel through a mix of humor and intellectual insights. Forster begins by reflecting on the essence of storytelling and its fundamental importance to the structure of novels. He hints at the included discussions about influential authors and offers a critique of both the nature of characters and the role of the reader's interpretation. The initial chapters aim to break down traditional notions of literary analysis, contrasting the narrative qualities of classic and contemporary works, and setting the stage for nuanced examinations of various writing styles and techniques within the realm of fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harcourt, Brace & company, 1927 Fiction -- Technique English fiction -- History and criticism https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001111308 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70492 111218 111218