The Twentieth-Century Novel: An Introduction
by R. B. Kershner
Category: Fiction

The Twentieth-Century Novel offers a brief yet comprehensive survey of the history, theory, and issues of the form. Through carefully chosen examples and concise explanation, R.B. Kershner introduces basic terminology, explores traditional conceptions of the novel, and traces the form's development through modernism and postmodernism to the present day. In addition, this volume provides a succinct introduction to literary theory and the challenges posed by contemporary approaches to literature, including coverage of feminist, gay and lesbian, African American, and postcolonial criticism.