Aspects of the Novel

Aspects of the Novel is a book compiled from a series of lectures delivered by E. M. Forster at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1927, in which he discussed the English language novel. By using examples from classic texts, he highlights the seven universal aspects of the novel: story, characters, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm.

Essays included in the book are following:

I. Introductory

II. The Story

III. The People

IV. The People (continued)

V. The Plot

VI. Fantasy

VII. Prophecy

VIII. Pattern and Rhythm

IX. Conclusion