Novel

This isan engaging introduction to the novel andnarrative theorythat will deepenreaders' understanding and enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of this popular genre. Provides readers with the critical tools to become expert narratologists and more insightful readers Reflects on the rise of world literature, withexamplesdrawn from Spanish, French, Italian, German, Scandinavian, and Russian novels for analysis or illustration, as well as works from English and American literature Featured topicsinclude the handling of space and time in the novel, narrative situations, literary symbols, and gendering