{"product_id":"the-structure-of-the-novel-paperback","title":"The Structure of the Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdwin Muir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Structure of the Novel\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a foundational work of literary criticism by the renowned Scottish poet and critic Edwin Muir. In this insightful analysis, Muir explores the underlying architecture of long-form prose fiction, categorizing the novel into distinct types based on their structural characteristics. He differentiates between the 'novel of character, ' the 'dramatic novel, ' and the 'chronicle, ' examining how space and time function differently within each form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuir's study delves into the mechanics of plot development, the evolution of character, and the philosophical implications of narrative structure. By examining the works of major authors, he provides a framework for understanding how the internal logic of a story dictates its impact on the reader. This work remains a significant contribution to the field of narratology and literary theory, offering timeless insights into the craft of storytelling. Writers, students, and scholars of literature will find Muir's classifications and observations essential for understanding the formal complexities of the novel as a genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639122255974,"sku":"9781026014233","price":35.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/0uP308uz_B9781026014233.webp?v=1779270626","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-structure-of-the-novel-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}