The Evolution of the French Novel, 1641-1782

by Elaine Showalter

Book Overview

In France between 1641 and 1782 the romance developed into the novel. Mr. Showalter's intensive study of the novel, particularly during the critical period 1700-1720, shows that an important movement toward nineteenth century realism was taking place. To trace this development the author has selected five phenomena--time, space, names, money, and the narrator--and follows their treatment throughout the period to show why romance tended toward the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691619522
• ISBN13: 9780691619521
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"