A Glossary of Literary Terms
A Glossary Of Literary Terms
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Social Novel:
The Social novel, also known as the social problem (or social protest) novel, is a "work of fiction in which a prevailing social problem, such as gender, race, or class prejudice, is dramatized through its effect on the characters of a novel". More specific examples of social problems that are addressed in such works, include poverty, conditions in factories and mines, the plight of child labour, violence against women, rising criminality, and epidemics because of over-crowding, and poor sanitation in cities.
Terms like Thesis novel, Propaganda novel, Industrial Novel Working-class novel and Problem novel are also used to describe this type of novel; a recent development in this genre is the young adult problem novel. It is also referred to as the sociological novel. The social protest novel is a form of social novel which places an emphasis on the idea of social change, while early examples are found in 18th century England; social novels have been written throughout Europe and the United States.
Although this sub-genre of the novel is usually seen as having its origins in the 19th century, there were precursors in 18th century, like Amelia by Henry Fielding.
Epistolary Novel:
An epistolary novel is a novel written as a series of documents. The usual form is letters, although diary entries, newspaper clippings and other documents are sometimes used. Recently, electronic "documents" such as recordings and radio, blogs, and e-mails have also come into use. The word epistolary is derived from Latin meaning a letter.
The epistolary form can add greater realism to a story, because it mimics the workings of real life. It is thus able to demonstrate differing points of view without recourse to the device of a wise narrator. Starting in the 18th century, the epistolary form was subject to much ridicule, resulting in a number of savage burlesques. The most
Layal Ayoub
8053
Social Novel:
The Social novel, also known as the social problem (or social protest) novel, is a "work of fiction in which a prevailing social problem, such as gender, race, or class prejudice, is dramatized through its effect on the characters of a novel". More specific examples of social problems that are addressed in such works, include poverty, conditions in factories and mines, the plight of child labour, violence against women, rising criminality, and epidemics because of over-crowding, and poor sanitation in cities.
Terms like Thesis novel, Propaganda novel, Industrial Novel Working-class novel and Problem novel are also used to describe this type of novel; a recent development in this genre is the young adult problem novel. It is also referred to as the sociological novel. The social protest novel is a form of social novel which places an emphasis on the idea of social change, while early examples are found in 18th century England; social novels have been written throughout Europe and the United States.
Although this sub-genre of the novel is usually seen as having its origins in the 19th century, there were precursors in 18th century, like Amelia by Henry Fielding.
Epistolary Novel:
An epistolary novel is a novel written as a series of documents. The usual form is letters, although diary entries, newspaper clippings and other documents are sometimes used. Recently, electronic "documents" such as recordings and radio, blogs, and e-mails have also come into use. The word epistolary is derived from Latin meaning a letter.
The epistolary form can add greater realism to a story, because it mimics the workings of real life. It is thus able to demonstrate differing points of view without recourse to the device of a wise narrator. Starting in the 18th century, the epistolary form was subject to much ridicule, resulting in a number of savage burlesques. The most