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Faulks on fiction
Sebastian Faulks
2011 · Ebury Publishing
Social life and customsBritish National characteristicsEnglish fictionSocial conditionsHistory and criticism
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The British invented the novel, with the publication of Robinson Crusoe in 1719 marking the arrival of a new and revolutionary form of art. But it's equally true, as Sebastian Faulks makes clear in this remarkable book, that the novel invented the British: for the first time there was a form of art that reflected the experiences of ordinary people and provided characters that served as true cultural touchstones. Accompanying a major BBC series, Faulks on Fiction is a compelling and personal take on the story of how…
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