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Brilliantly surveys the evolution of the English novel from the earliest days through nearly the end of the Victorian era, with examples taken from the works of both British & American authors. Discusses the debt of these authors to European writers & analyzes separately the historical novel, the romantic novel & the novel of purpose, that is, the story designed to enforce some moral, social or ethical lesson. A useful handbook & compendium for both beginning & advanced students of the novel.