A History Of The Novel Previous To The Seventeenth Century (1895)

""A History Of The Novel Previous To The Seventeenth Century"" is a book written by Frederick Morris Warren and published in 1895. This book explores the history of the novel before the 17th century, covering a wide range of literary works from various cultures and time periods. The author examines the evolution of the novel as a literary form, tracing its origins from ancient epic poetry and oral storytelling traditions. The book also delves into the social and cultural contexts that influenced the development of the novel, including the rise of printing technology, the emergence of the middle class, and the changing attitudes towards literature and storytelling. With detailed analysis and insightful commentary, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the early history of the novel and its significance in shaping the literary landscape of the Western world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.