The Modern Novel

'The Modern Novel: Some Aspects of Contemporary Fiction' offers a profound critical exploration of the shifting landscape of prose literature during the early twentieth century. Written by scholar Elizabeth A. Drew, this work serves as an essential guide to understanding the transition from traditional Victorian narratives to the experimental and psychologically complex forms of modernism. Drew examines the fundamental relationship between the novelist and the audience, probing the ways in which contemporary fiction reflects the social, moral, and intellectual upheavals of its era.The text delves into various facets of the genre, including the impact of psychology on character development, the changing role of women in literature, and the structural innovations that redefined storytelling. By analyzing the works of influential authors from the period, Drew provides a nuanced perspective on the creative spirit that drove the modern movement. Whether discussing the merits of realism or the allure of aestheticism, her writing remains clear, insightful, and deeply engaged with the craft of fiction.This study is an invaluable resource for students of literary history and readers interested in the evolution of the novel. It captures a moment of intense artistic transformation, preserving the critical dialogue that helped shape the canon of modern English literature.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.