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What is a characteristic of 18th century novels?
What is a characteristic of 18th century novels?
- Inclusion of supernatural elements and fantastical themes
- Use of poetic language and flowery descriptions
- Focus on reason, intellect, and correctness (correct)
- Emphasis on imagination and passion
What is the primary difference between a novella and a novel?
What is the primary difference between a novella and a novel?
- The level of realism in the narrative
- The length of the work of fiction (correct)
- The use of poetic language and verse
- The number of characters in the story
What was a key feature of novels before the 18th century?
What was a key feature of novels before the 18th century?
- They presented a realistic picture of real life
- They were short and had limited characters
- They were written in verse and had poetic language
- They had fantastical and supernatural elements (correct)
What is another term for a novel that presents a realistic picture of real life?
What is another term for a novel that presents a realistic picture of real life?
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Who are referred to as the 'four wheels of English novel'?
Who are referred to as the 'four wheels of English novel'?
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Study Notes
Novel and Novella
- A novella is a text of middle length, such as Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis".
- A novel is a long work of fiction, written in prose, with an extended narrative, and featuring a greater variety of characters and themes.
The 18th Century Novel
- Before the 18th century, novels did not present a realistic picture of life.
- The 18th-century novel was characterized by:
- Realism
- Romantic features, such as enthusiasm, passion, and imagination
- Decline of reason, intellect, correctness, and satirical spirit
- Four great writers of the 18th-century novel, known as "The four wheels of English novel", were:
- Henry Fielding
- Smollett
- Tobias Smollett
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Learn about the characteristics of novels and novellas, including the 18th century novel, its features, and how it presented real life through prose narratives.
