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.
The rise of the novel
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.
Purpose and historical novels
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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