The rise of the novel /

Seager, Nicholas,

The rise of the novel / Nicholas Seager ; consultant editor Nicolas Tredell. - x, 228 pages ; 23 cm. - Readers' guides to essential criticism .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This guide explores the dominant methodologies, theories and debates surrounding the emergence of the novel during the 18th-century. Covering key criticism on authors such as Defoe, Fielding, Richardson and Austen, the emphasis is on how critical work is interrelated, allowing readers to discern trends in the critical conversation.

9780230251830 (pbk.)


English fiction--History and criticism.--18th century



--Reading book

823.509 / SEA