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While the poetic forms of the epic, lyric, and drama have been in existence since the dawn of humankind, the novel as a literary form has existed for only 300 years. Today, there can be no thorough study of literature without an examination of this literary genre. This series was developed to instill in students a firm understanding of the novel: its identifying characteristics, its essential elements, and the different forms it can take.
1: Introduction to the Novel
This fine introduction examines some major characteristics of the novel, including its length, its fictitiousness, its prose form, and the fact that it deals with human life and gives pleasure. The unit also describes various uses of the novel, such as entertainment, propaganda, and expression of a personal philosophy.
2: Elements of the Novel
This production uses an intelligent narrative and fine supportive illustrations to define the important elements of the novel: scope, theme, character, setting, plot, and narrative manner. Also discussed are point of view, style, time presentation, and the distance between author and reader.
3: Types of the Novel
There are many different types of novels and, with each passing century, a few more are created. This unit explores the major types of novels developed since the 17th century, with explanations and examples of historical, sentimental, philosophical, ideological, psychological, family, detective, regional, Bildungsroman, and fantasy novels.
The DVD includes a printable teacher guide featuring reproducible handouts, activities, exercises, vocabulary words, and other related materials.
Recommended for grades 5-12.
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