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The best literary analysis of novels ever written.

First published in 1927, Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster remains one of the most influential works of literary criticism in the English language. Based on a series of lectures delivered at Cambridge University, Forster explores the essential elements that define the novel—story, people, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm.

Join us for a captivating series of lectures delivered by the renowned author E.M. Forster at Trinity College. In Aspects of the Novel, Forster explores the multifaceted nature of storytelling, offering insights into how both novels and novelists can be perceived. He delves into key elements such as story, character, plot, fantasy, prophecy, and rhythm, revealing the intricacies that shape literary works. Though an academic analysis, Forsters signature wit and engaging voice make this exploration both accessible and enjoyable for all readers. Experience a fresh perspective on the art of the ...

Aspects of the Novel is compiled from a series of lectures delivered in 1927 by E. M. Forster at Trinity College, Cambridge, in which he discussed the English language novel. By using examples from classic texts, he explores the seven universal aspects of the novel: story, characters, plot...

First given as a series of lectures at Cambridge University, Aspects of the Novel is Forster's analysis of this great literary form. Here he rejects the 'pseudoscholarship' of historical criticism - 'that great demon of chronology' - that considers writers in terms of the period in which they wrote and instead asks us to imagine the great novelists working together in a single room. He discusses aspects of people, plot, fantasy and rhythm, making illuminating comparisons between novelists, the features shared by their books and the ways in which they differ.

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