Novel: What It Is

The Novel: What It Is is a non-fiction book written by F. Marion Crawford, first published in 1893. In this book, Crawford attempts to define and analyze the novel as a literary form, exploring its origins, development, and purpose. He discusses the elements that make up a novel, such as plot, character, setting, and style, and provides examples from classic and contemporary literature to illustrate his points. Crawford also delves into the various genres of the novel, from romance and adventure to realism and naturalism, and examines the role of the novelist in society. The book is written in a clear and concise style and provides a comprehensive overview of the novel as a literary genre. It is a valuable resource for students of literature, as well as for anyone interested in the art of storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.