Cambridge University Press - A History of the Modernist Novel

Expand your literary knowledge with A History of the Modernist Novel from Cambridge University Press. This scholarly work reassesses the modernist canon through a series of comparative analyses that change how we view the history of the novel. By examining traditions from American, English, Irish, Russian, French, and German literature, this book provides a broad perspective on how the genre evolved. Readers will find new insights into the relationship between realism and modernism. The text brings attention to everyday life and the role of everyday objects in literary development. It goes beyond standard interpretations to explore experimental forms, including the modernist genre novel and the experimental historical novel. This volume is essential for students and academics interested in postcolonial, transnational, and cosmopolitan contexts. It offers a fresh look at how the novel functions across different cultures and borders, making it a valuable addition to any collection of literary theory and criticism.