A Novelist on Novels by Walter Lionel George

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Author George, Walter Lionel, 1882-1926
LoC No. 19005830
Title A Novelist on Novels
Note Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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.
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Summary "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.)
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
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 29, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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