A Novelist on Novels by Walter Lionel George
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"A Novelist on Novels" by Walter Lionel George is a literary critique written in the early 20th century. This reflective work examines the state of the modern novel and the perceptions of authors in society. The book delves into the roles and responsibilities of novelists, emphasizing the significance of the novel as a medium that captures the essence of human experience and thought. The opening of the text sets the tone for
George's contemplative exploration of the novelist's position in the literary landscape. He begins with a discussion of a conversation he had with a well-established author, revealing a tension between critics and contemporaries in the literary world. George critiques both the general public’s dismissive view of novelists as worthless and society’s ignorance of literature’s broader impact. He argues that while the novel may not be deemed "useful," it is vital in reflecting the human condition, shaping society, and igniting change. Through this preliminary discourse, the author invites the reader to consider the complexities and contradictions surrounding literary creation and appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | George, Walter Lionel, 1882-1926 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19005830 |
| Title | A Novelist on Novels |
| Contents | A deceptive dedication -- Litany of the novelist -- Who is the man? -- Three young novelists: D. H. Lawrence, Amber Reeves, Sheila Kaye-Smith -- Form and the novel -- Sincerity: the publisher and the policeman -- Three comic giants: Tartarin, Falstaff, Münchausen -- The esperanto of art -- The twilight of genius. |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.fadedpage.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32576 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32576-7 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2010 |
| Last Update | May 29, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 620 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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