The Rise of the Novel

Description:

"The Rise of the Novel is Ian Watt's classic description of the interworkings of social conditions, changing attitudes, and literary practices during the period when the novel emerged as the dominant literary form of the individualist era. Erudite, yet gracefully written and often amusing, Watt's study examines the nature of the novel audience, the role of the book trade, and the changing structure of society at large."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Fielding, henry, 1707-1754,  Richardson, samuel, 1689-1761,  English fiction, history and criticism, 18th century,  Fiction, history and criticism,  English fiction,  History and criticism

People: Daniel Defoe (1660-1731)