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Theory of the Novel Paperback – October 1, 1967

by Philip Stevick (Editor)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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A definitive study compiled from essays written by many noted authors on the various facets of the art of the novel, Theory of the Novel is Philip Stevick's latest collection of impressive works.

A comprehensive anthology contain 53 commentaries on the various facets of the novelist's art, and extensive introduction, prefaces to each section, and a 445 bibliography, The Theory of the Novel is another exceptional collection edited by Stevick.
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    452 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Free Press
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 1967
  5. Dimensions
    8.64 x 5.2 x 1.13 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0029314909
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0029314906
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Philip Stevick is the author of Anti-Story, a Simon & Schuster book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Free Press; First Edition (October 1, 1967)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 452 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0029314909
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0029314906
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.64 x 5.2 x 1.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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John Estrada
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
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A great approach to the topic.
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Molly D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource with a collection of essays from major critics ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2014
Excellent resource with a collection of essays from major critics to examine the evolving genre of the novel as a unique narrative form.
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Roger Angle
2.0 out of 5 stars ACADEMIC - DRY AND DULL
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I was hoping to get some help writing novels. Been a writer all my life and not as successful as I wanted to be. So I thought this book might help. Used to read articles by Philip Stevick back in the day and thought he was brilliant and intelligible. Well guess what. This book is so far a giant snore. I've waded through this swamp of turgid prose for about 200 pages and have not found anything helpful yet. I do not recommend it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interested in Literary Theory and Criticism
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013
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Read this text. I found this book to be well organized and clear. A excellent source for authors own words on many text and the novel.
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