Faulks on fiction
Subtitle: great British characters and the secret life of the novel
By: Sebastian Faulks
Publisher: BBC
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9781846079597
Subjects: Social life and customs; British National characteristics; English fiction; Social conditions; History and criticism; National characteristics, British, in literature
Description: The British invented the novel, with the publication of Robinson Crusoe in 1719 marking the arrival of a new and revolutionary form of art. But it's equally true, as Sebastian Faulks makes clear in this remarkable book, that the novel invented the British: for the first time there was a form of art that reflected the experiences of ordinary people and provided characters that served as true cultural touchstones. Accompanying a major BBC series, Faulks on Fiction is a compelling and personal take on the story of how the dazzling creations of novelists helped shape the world we live in.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-372) and index.