Concetti Chiave
- The Romantic Novel emerged at the end of the 18th century as a popular literary genre.
- Jane Austen's novels of manners often focus on middle-class society, examining social codes and personal relationships.
- These novels emphasize the impact of money and property, using a personal narrator and central dialogues.
- Romantic novels frequently use irony and avoid direct expressions of passion.
- The genre also includes novels with social or political purposes, like Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and historical novels influenced by Walter Scott.
At the end of 18th century the novel was a popular genre.
The Novel of Manners: Jane Austen is the most important novelist.
- usually set in the middle levels of society. - they deal with codes and convention od daily behavior.
- they explore personal relationship. -they deal with influence of money and property. -their personal narrator is employed. -dialog plays a central role. -passion is not expressed directly. -irony is often employed.
The Novel of purpose: written with the purpose of propagating ideas,especially social and political. (Frankenstein by Mary Shelley)
Historical Novel: The romantic interest in the past was first expressed in novel by Walter Scott.
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