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Rise of the Novel: Exploring History’s Greatest Early Works

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In the 24 lectures of Rise of the Novel, you will take a journey from the birth of the novel to the height of the form in the mid-19th century-and better understand what this literary form can tell us about human nature and our unquenchable thirst for great stories. With Professor Emeritus Leo Damrosch of Harvard University as your guide, you will dive into some of the most notable works that helped create and shape the novel over the course of more than three centuries.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781629978864

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Audiobook: 13 September 2023

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