This collection of authoritative essays represents the latest scholarship on topics relating to the themes, movements, and forms of English fiction, while chronicling its development in Britain from the early 18th century to the present day.



Comprises cutting-edge research currently being undertaken in the field, incorporating the most salient critical trends and approaches
Explores the history, evolution, genres, and narrative elements of the English novel
Considers the advancement of various literary forms – including such genres as realism, romance, Gothic, experimental fiction, and adaptation into film
Includes coverage of narration, structure, character, and affect; shifts in critical reception to the English novel; and geographies of contemporary English fiction
Features contributions from a variety of distinguished and high-profile literary scholars, along with emerging younger critics
Includes a comprehensive scholarly bibliography of critical works on and about the novel to aid further reading and research