Novels (how to read them and why) (Q3314)
15 credits, Level 5
Autumn teaching
On this module, you’ll explore the history and theory of the novel in English from 1700 to 1900. Authors you'll study (among others) include:
- Daniel Defoe
- Samuel Richardson
- Mary Prince
- Aphra Behn
- Jane Austen
- George Eliot.
You’ll explore major formal, historical, and theoretical questions posed by the novel, including key ideas in narrative theory, the relationship between the novel and modernity and why the novel is often viewed as a central form for representing social life.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
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Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: