A Century of the English Novel

'A Century of the English Novel' is a comprehensive critical survey that examines the evolution and significance of long-form fiction within the English literary tradition. Spanning a transformative era, the work provides a detailed consideration of the novel’s place in culture and literature, beginning with the immense influence of Sir Walter Scott and concluding with the legacy of Joseph Conrad.Cornelius Weygandt offers a thoughtful estimate of the period’s most influential writers, tracing the development of narrative techniques, thematic depth, and the social role of the storyteller. The study explores the shift from Romanticism to Realism and Modernism, evaluating how major authors shaped the genre and reflected the changing sensibilities of their time. For students and enthusiasts of English literature, this work serves as an essential guide to the masters of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including insights into the craft of the 'long story' and its enduring impact on the written word. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the historical trajectory and critical standing of the English novel during one of its most prolific centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.