Aspects of the NovelA highly original and intelligent investigation of the novel from celebrated writer and “gentle genius” E. M. Forster
E. M. Forster’s renowned guide to writing sparkles with wit and insight for contemporary writers and readers. With lively language and excerpts from well-known classics, Forster takes on the seven elements vital to a novel: story, people, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm. He not only defines and explains such terms as “round” versus “flat” characters (and why both are needed for an effective novel), but also provides examples of writing from such literary greats as Dickens and Austen. Forster's original commentary illuminates and entertains without lapsing into complicated, scholarly rhetoric, coming together in a key volume on writing that avoids chronology and what he calls “pseudoscholarship.” |
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LibraryThing Review
Brukerevaluering - justagirlwithabook - LibraryThingI remember seeing this one on the shelves when I was growing up. I loved flipping through it and reading what Forster had to say about developing a novel (what makes a good one). It contributed to all ... Les hele vurderingen
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Brukerevaluering - sometimeunderwater - LibraryThingFeels quite old fashioned now. Two things struck me whilst reading it: 1. This is the 'modernism' that all the post- lot were pushing against. When you hear the first half of the debate, the retort ... Les hele vurderingen
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Introductory | 3 |
n The Story | 25 |
People | 43 |
rv People Continued | 65 |
The Plot | 83 |
Fantasy | 105 |
vn Prophecy | 125 |
vin Pattern and Rhythm | 149 |
Conclusion | 171 |