Faulks on Fiction
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Ebury Publishing
Published:1st Sep '11
£15.99
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A compelling and personal look at the British novel through its greatest characters - the heroes, lovers, snobs and villains - by bestselling novelist Sebastian Faulks
Ever since Robinson Crusoe in 1719, the novel has introduced British readers to truly unforgettable characters - people in whom we can find deeper understanding of our own lives.Ever since Robinson Crusoe in 1719, the novel has introduced British readers to truly unforgettable characters - people in whom we can find deeper understanding of our own lives. In this engaging and personal book, Sebastian Faulks examines and celebrates the most famous and best-loved of these dazzling fictional creations and their wider impact on British culture as a whole. From Sherlock Holmes and Mr Darcy to Emma Woodhouse and James Bond - this is the story of the heroes, lovers, snobs and villains in all of us.
Faulks on Fiction is not intended as a formal history of the British novel, but it is much more worthwhile and enjoyable than any history of the novel I have read. -- John Carey * The Sunday Times *
Faulks on Fiction is a fine reminder of why you love the characters you do; and it will serve as an introduction to new friends, too -- Erica Wagner * The Times *
Faulks on Fiction revels in the creation of vital, unruly characters -- Boyd Tonkin * The Independent *
Full of personal anecdotes and warm-blooded opinions. -- Sam Leith * The Spectator *
It's like finding yourself transported into an intelligent debate about your favourite books... Superb. * London Evening Standard *
ISBN: 9781846079603
Dimensions: 198mm x 126mm x 23mm
Weight: 260g
384 pages