Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing the
In this engaging and insightful survey of the English novel, Arnold Kettle covers the period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, focusing partic
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