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Blesses of My FatherLakshmangiri .B. A English Semester - IIINovel as a Form of LiteratureBritish FictionHitesh L. Goswami7/29/2017
2Novel as a Form of LiteratureNovel is a long narrative in prose detailing the actions of fictitious people. W. E. Williams IntroductionThe novel is a genre of fiction, and fiction may be defined as the art, through the writerword, representation of human life. Novel is not a short story in prose; instead, it is actually onextensive and illustrated account of series of events that happened right through the life of acharacter. It is an in-depth and all-inclusive autobiography of a character in the novel. Novel is amirror which reflects the picture of a thing put against it.Novel is a peace of prose fiction of a reasonable length.However, not all novels are written in prose. There are novels in verse like Vikram Seth’s The GoldenGate. Novel – Part of LiteratureThe English name novel is derived from the Italian novella – meaning a little new thing. Thenovella was a kind of anecdote found in 14th century. Since the Victorian period, the novel, replacingpoetry and drama has become the most important part of English literature. DefinitionThough novel is a genre which resists exact definition, here are some definitions of thenovel:A novel is a peace of prose fiction that consist restricted length.The novel is only one of many possible prose narrative forms.D. H. Lawrence says,The novel is the one bright book of life.
3Dr. Tillyard Defines,A novel is not too unorganized; it is a narrative prose of at least 20,000 words.Whatever may be the meaning of the novel, it is apparent that novel is a picture-perfect image ofthe time of the writer. Elements of the NovelThere are several elements which build the edifice of a novel. Following elements are specificpart of any novel:1. ThemeTheme is the principal idea of the novel. The entire story of the novel revolves around one mainidea and the authors’ purpose is always to make the readers aware of his main idea. Withouthaving a clear idea in your mind, you won’t be able to compose a stunning novel! ExampleCharles Dickens’ Great Expectation proves that money is nothing in comparison of Love.2. Point of ViewPoint of View is usually an important element of a novel. Point of view is the mode of narrationto portray the events in a novel. Usually there are three types of point of views:First PersonSecond PersonThird Person3. DialogueDialogue is a key elements o novel. Dialogue may be defined as a written conversation betweentwo or more people in a novel. Dialogue reflects the personality of the characters. Withoutdialogue, the entire structure of a novel sounds like a monotonous essay.4. ConflictNext important element of the novel is conflict. Conflict provides interest and suspense. Thereare various types of conflicts:A character struggling against natureA struggling between two or more characters
45. PlotPlot is the arrangement of incidents. Aristotle.Plot arises out of conflict in the novel, which builds climax. Without a plot, the structure of anovel is impossible.6. CharacterizationCharacterization is an essential element of a novel. The author unveils the personality of thecharacter through the characterization. There are two different types of characterization: Directand Indirect.7. SettingSetting is another compelling element of a novel. Setting means the location, where the eventsof the novel have been taken place. It might be one place or it might be covered more than oneplace like in Henry Fielding’s The History of Tom Jones. Types of NovelWithin its broad framework, the genre of the novel has encompassed an extensive range oftypes:HistoricalPicaresqueSentimentalGothic1. HistoricalFor the compile novelist, speedy output is more important than art, thought and originality,history provides ready made plot and character. Historical themes have inspired the greatestnovelist as like Tolstoy’s War and Peace. In the 20th century, distinguished historical novels suchas The King Must Die exemplify an important function of the fictional imagination of history.2. PicaresqueThe requirements for a picaresque novel are apparently length, loosely linked episodes and suchoptional items. In Spain, the picaro was a recognized form, and such English novels as TheFortunate Mistress can be regarded as picaresque in etymological sense.
53. SentimentalThe term sentimental signified refined in its mid 18th century. The term must be understood inSentimental Journey.4. GothicGothic was a designation derived from architecture in opposition to the Italian style ofneoclassical. The first Gothic fiction appeared with the works like Monk, which countered 18thcentury “rationalism” with the scene of mystery, horror and wonder. Reason for the Popularity of NovelThe novel become increasingly popular as its social scope expanded to include characters ofworking classes. Because of its readership, the novel has become the form which most addressedthe domestic and social concerns. ConclusionNovel has become the most important part of English literature in a certain circumstancethat we see as we pass from the enlightenment clarity of the novel; it becomes more and more eye –catching and important.People wonder why the novel is the most popular form of literature. The reason isvery simple; it is merely that the novel is the truest form than others in literature. XHITESH L. GOSWAMI7698700462G. K. Chesterton.
2 Novel as a Form of Literature Novel is a long narrative in prose detailing the actions of fictitious people. W. E. Williams Introduction The novel is a genre of fiction, and fiction may be defined as the art, through the writer
