Unveiling Literary Horizons: The Resplendent Rise of Novels in Modern Narratives

Unveiling Literary Horizons: The Resplendent Rise of Novels in Modern Narratives:

Introduction:
(Definition),
Origins of the Novel,
Types of Novel,
Four Wheels of English Novel:
(Tobias Smollett,
Samuel Richardson,
Henry Fielding,
Laurence Sterne)

18th Century as the Birth of the Novel,
Factors Favoring the Rise of the Novel,
Influence of Alexander Pope,
Post 18th Century Novels,
Modern Narratives,
Conclusion.

1. Unveiling Literary Horizons: The Resplendent Rise of Novels in Modern Narratives Prepared by Pallavi Parmar Presented at:- Smt. Sujata Binoy Gardi, Department of English, MKBU, Bhavnagar

2. Personal Information Presented by:- Pallavi Rameshbhai Parmar Roll Number:- 33 Enrollment Number:- 5108230034 Paper 105A: History of English Literature – From 1350 to 1900 Batch:-2023-2025 (M.A. Sem 1) Date:- 09,Nov. 2023 Subject Code:- 22396 Email:- [email protected]

3. Table of contents Introduction 01. Origins of the Novel: 02. 18th Century as the Birth of the Novel: 03. Conclusion 04 06. 05. Factors Favoring the Rise of the Novel: Four Wheels of English Novel:

4. Definition : Novel, an invented prose narrative of considerable length and a certain complexity that deals imaginatively with human experience, usually through a connected sequence of events involving a group of persons in a specific setting. Its roots can be traced back thousands of years, though its origins in English are traditionally placed in the 18th century. (Burgess) 01 Introduction:

5. English novel gained popularity in the 18th century. Traces back to 612 BC with the Epic of Gilgamesh. Early Literary Influences: Homer (700-800 BC) wrote Greek epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Virgil's Beowulf and Aeneid influenced John Milton's Paradise Lost. (Choeda) Origins of the Novel:

6. Types of Novel : Historical Picaresque Sentimental Gothic Psychological Novel of manners Epistolary Pastoral Roman à clef Antinovel Cult Detective Mystery Thriller Western Fantasy Proletarian (Burgess)

7. Laurence Sterne Samuel Richardson Henry Fielding Tobias Smollett Four Wheels of English Novel:

8. 18th Century as the Birth of the Novel: Widely recognized as the period of the novel's birth, growth, and development. Literary predecessors from the 17th century, including Bunyan, Behn, Chaucer, Malory, Cervantes, and Boccaccio . 18th-century writers utilized opportunities to experiment and contribute to the novel as a literary genre. (Choeda)

9. Factors Favoring the Rise of the Novel: Increase in literacy rate during the 18th century. Impact of the industrial revolution. Rise of the middle class. Emergence of libraries provided favorable conditions for novel growth. (Choeda) Traditionalism in Literature: Traditional storytelling, focused on familiar characters like Hercules and Adam and Eve, was key to literary success.

10. Influence of Alexander Pope Alexander Pope's dictum, "The proper study of mankind is men," influenced the interest in studying Exploration of Human Characters: 18th-century novels focused on exploring human characters. Real-life characters were created by novelists, departing from the fantastical elements of romances.human character. (Choeda)

11. POST 18TH CENTURY NOVELS: In the 19th century which came to be known as age of romantic poets or return to the nature. The romantic poets generated the idea of nature as a source of inspiration besides being a teacher, guide and mother. Contrasted with 18th-century poets who treated nature as normal reality. (Choeda)

12. Modern Narra tives :

13. Conc lusion : In conclusion, we can say that, the rise of novels in the past, beautifully revealed in literary history, has paved the way for the vibrant world of modern narratives. Today's novels continue this rich tradition, exploring diverse themes, embracing new perspectives, and captivating readers with resplendent storytelling. The journey from the classics to contemporary novels showcases the enduring power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of the world.

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