This book questions both the foundations of fiction and the norms of the Western artistic tradition, that is, the tradition of realism developed in the Renaissance and seventeenth century. In the process it analyses the work of Chaucer, Rabelais, Swift and Hawthorne, as well as that of Proust, Nabakov, Bellow and Golding.
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This book questions both the foundations of fiction and the norms of the Western artistic tradition, that is, the tradition of realism developed in the Renaissance and seventeenth century. In the process it analyses the work of Chaucer, Rabelais, Swift and Hawthorne, as well as that of Proust, Nabakov, Bellow and Golding.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 0333245202.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover.
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Very Good. 8vo. xxi, 318pp, index. Or card covers. Light foxing to page edges, light edge wear, lacks first (blank) page. Questions the norms of artistic tradition and the foundation of fiction. Through analysis of the works of Chaucer, Rabelais, Swift and Hawthorne, as well as that of Proust, Nabokov, Bellow and Golding the author shows how these authors constitute a tradition of the anti-novel, an affirmation that all fictions are only the world seen through the 'spectacles of habit'.