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The English Novel
Title: The English Novel
Category: Literature / European Literature
Details: Words: 242 | Pages: 1.0 (approximately 235 words/page)
The English Novel
English literature reached its peak during three distinct periods: 1740-1770, 1840-1890, and 1905-1930. The 1740-1770 group of novelists is comprised of Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, and Tobias Smollett. Each of these writers was especially distinct and unique. Having a tremendous reputation during his time, Richardson had a "great deal of influence on the development of fiction" (Priestly) by writing a book of letters. "A very different type of man," (Priestly) Fielding detested all of Richardson's works, writing …showed first 75 words of 242 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 242 total…horizons, talking about distant lands instead of England. The 1905-1930 group boasts three main writers: H.G. Wells, Arnold Bennett, and John Galsworthy. These writers of the 20th century, unlike their predecessors, published their works in parts. Before this time, novels were printed in volumes and cost a fortune. This new improvement allowed even the common people to enjoy books. Because of its great writers and new ideas, English literature reached its zenith during the 1740-1770, 1840-1890, and 1905-1930.
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