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100	1		_aTuckerman, Bayard, _d1855-1923
245	1	2	_aA History of English Prose Fiction
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-03-13
508			_aProduced by Ted Garvin, Lynn Bornath, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520			_a"A History of English Prose Fiction" by Bayard Tuckerman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to trace the development of English prose fiction, exploring its origins from early romances to contemporary novels while highlighting the social contexts of different periods. Tuckerman's analysis provides insights into the evolution of prose fiction, emphasizing significant authors and movements across history. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to document and analyze the progression of English prose fiction. Tuckerman discusses the emergence of chivalric romances amidst the feudal society of medieval Europe, noting how these narratives reflect the values and circumstances of their time. He emphasizes the blending of cultural influences and genres, illustrating how early fiction captured the imaginations of its readers and laid the groundwork for future literary traditions. The text outlines the overarching themes of chivalry and adventure while also touching on the interplay between fiction and the realities of society during the Middle Ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish fiction -- History and criticism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15350
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