Beginning its life as the sensational entertainment of the eighteenth century, the novel has become the major literary genre of modern times. Drawing on hundred

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An overview for students and readers of the work, career and international context of the author of Disgrace.

Jane Austen is unique among British novelists in maintaining her popular appeal while receiving more scholarly attention now than ever before. This innovative i

Lively and accessibly written, this Introduction offers readers a guide to the complex and rewarding literature of Toni Morrison.