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Forster’s lively, informed originality and wit have made this book a classic. Avoiding the chronological approach of what he calls “pseudoscholarship,” he freely examines aspects all English-language novels have in common: story, people, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm. Index.
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THIS lectureship is connected with the name of William George Clark, a fellow of Trinity.
Table of Contents edit
1. Introductory
2. The Story
3. People
4. People (Continued)
5. The Plot
6. Fantasy
7. Prophesy
8. Pattern and Rhythm
9. Conclusion
Index
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This is book 14 of 39 in Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction Books: The Board's List. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Black Boy, and followed by The Civil War.
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- E. M. Forster (Author)
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Original Language: English
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Page Count: 176
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- Dewey: 808.3
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