13 Ways of Looking at the Novel
Book • 2006
In "13 Ways of Looking at the Novel," Jane Smiley explores the evolution and essence of the novel as a literary form.
Drawing from her extensive reading of novels spanning from pre-Don Quixote manuscripts to contemporary works, Smiley presents thirteen insightful essays that delve into various aspects of the novel.
She examines the historical survey of novels, offering readers a critical lens through which to view the genre's inception and development.
One of her central arguments is that narrative fiction serves as an exercise in point of view, providing readers with a cathartic release and increased empathy.
Smiley's analysis enriches readers' understanding of how novels function and why they hold such significance in our cultural and emotional lives.
Drawing from her extensive reading of novels spanning from pre-Don Quixote manuscripts to contemporary works, Smiley presents thirteen insightful essays that delve into various aspects of the novel.
She examines the historical survey of novels, offering readers a critical lens through which to view the genre's inception and development.
One of her central arguments is that narrative fiction serves as an exercise in point of view, providing readers with a cathartic release and increased empathy.
Smiley's analysis enriches readers' understanding of how novels function and why they hold such significance in our cultural and emotional lives.
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