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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.

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1. Introductory
2. The Story
3. People
4. People (Continued)
5. The Plot
6. Fantasy
7. Prophesy
8. Pattern and Rhythm
9. Conclusion

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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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  1. E. M. Forster (Author)

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Original Language: English
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Page Count: 176

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