The old definition of the novel as a long realistic prose narrative with character, action and plot no longer holds true for our times. Broader concepts like 'fiction', 'narrative' and 'text' have gained currency, instead. Understanding the Novel: A Theoretical Overview reiterates that the novel remains a relevant and pertinent concept and that any reckoning with the form has to integrally involve its character as a flexible and incorporative genre. This book ...
