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It offers books on major authors (from John Milton to James Joyce), as well as key periods and movements (from AngloSaxon literature to the contemporary) . Coverage is also afforded to such specific topics as “Arthurian Romance.” While some of the volumes are classed as “short” introductions (under 200 pages), others are slightly longer books (around 250 pages) . All are written by outstanding scholars as texts to inspire newcomers and others: nonspecialists wishing to revisit a topic, or general readers. The prospective overall aim is to ground and prepare students and readers of whatever kind in their pursuit of wider reading.  \nPublished  \n1. John Milton Roy Flannagan  \n2. James Joyce Michael Seidel  \n3. Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales John Hirsh  \n4. Arthurian Romance Derek Pearsall  \n5. Mark Twain Stephen Railton  \n6. Old Norse-Icelandic Literature Heather O’Donoghue  \n7. The Modern Novel Jesse Matz  \n8. Old English Literature Daniel Donoghue  \n9. Modernism David Ayers  \nThe Modern Novel  \nA Short Introduction  \nJesse Matz  \n© 2004 by Jesse Matz  \n350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5020, USA  \n108 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JF, UK  \n550 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia  \nThe right of Jesse Matz to be identified as the Author of this Work has been asserted in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988.  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher.  \nFirst published 2004 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nMatz, Jesse.  \nThe modern novel : a short introduction / Jesse Matz.  \n[p. cm](p. cm).–(Blackwell introductions to literature) Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. ISBN 1-4051-0048-6 (hardcover : alk. paper)– ISBN 1-4051-0049-4 (pbk. : alk. paper)  \n1. English fiction – 20th century – History and criticism.  \n2. Modernism (Literature)– Great Britain. 3. American fiction – 20th century – History and criticism. 4. Modernism (Literature)– United States. I. Title. II. Series.  \nPR888.M63M37 2004  \n809.3¢04 – dc22  \n2003018399  \nA catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library.  \nSet in 10 on 13 pt Meridian by SNP Best-set Typesetter Ltd, Hong Kong Printed and bound in the United Kingdom by T.J. International Ltd, Bodmin, Cornwall  \nFor further information on Blackwell Publishing, visit our website:  \n[http://www.blackwellpublishing.com](http://www.blackwellpublishing.com)  \nContents  \nAcknowledgments vi  \nIntroduction: Modern How? 1  \n1 When and Why: The Rise of the Modern Novel 15  \nThe “New Novel,” circa 1914 15  \nSeven Modern Novelists 22  \n2 “What is Reality?”: The New Questions 32  \n3 New Forms: Reshaping the Novel 45  \n4 New Difficulties 61  \n5 Regarding the Real World: Politics 78  \n6 Questioning the Modern: Mid-Century Revisions 98  \n7 Postmodern Replenishments? 127  \n8 Postcolonial Modernity 146  \nConclusions 163  \nFour Contemporary Modern Novelists 163  \nThe Future of the Modern Novel 169  \nNotes 182  \nIndex 190  \nAcknowledgments  \nWriting this book was made possible by Kenyon College and by the editorial team at Blackwell Publishing. Kenyon, the marvelous place where I work and teach, provided the financial resources, the moral support, and the inspiration. The wonderful people at Blackwell – Emma Bennett, Jennifer Hunt, Karen Wilson, and Fiona Sewell – provided vital guidance at every step along the way, from the conception of the book through its revisions to its final touches. Thanks are due also to my friends and colleagues at Kenyon (particularly Owen Beetham, my research ass","cbCaicaDzUl7TRc5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicaDzUl7TRc5","pdf",505804,201,"English","# Introduction: Modern How?\n## When and Why: The Rise of the Modern Novel\n## What is Reality?: The New Questions\n## New Forms: Reshaping the Novel\n## New Difficulties\n## Regarding the Real World: Politics\n## Questioning the Modern: Mid-Century Revisions\n## Postmodern Replenishments?\n## Postcolonial Modernity\n## Conclusions\n## Notes\n## Index","[{\"question\":\"Why does the modern novel emerge, according to the introduction?\",\"answer\":\"It emerges because modernity suddenly redefined the world, snapping continuities with the past and putting character and life into constant change. 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