Aspects of the Novel
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Aspects of the Novel is a collection of literary lectures by E. M. Forster that analyzes the fundamental elements and techniques of novel writing.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Aspects of the Novel canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Aspects of the Novel Context triple: [E. M. Forster, wrote, Aspects of the Novel]
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A.
The Art of Fiction (essay about his work and theory)
The Art of Fiction is Henry James’s influential critical essay in which he articulates his views on the nature, purpose, and artistic possibilities of the novel.
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B.
A Fable for Critics
A Fable for Critics is a satirical poem by James Russell Lowell that humorously critiques and caricatures his contemporary American authors and the literary scene of his time.
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C.
The Mutability of Literature
"The Mutability of Literature" is a reflective essay by Washington Irving, presented as part of his Sketch Book, that meditates wryly on the transience of books and literary fame.
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D.
Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste
Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste is Pierre Bourdieu’s influential sociological study that analyzes how aesthetic preferences and cultural consumption reinforce social class distinctions.
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E.
Essais sur l’art
Essais sur l’art is a collection of critical writings on art by French Post-Impressionist painter and theorist Émile Bernard, reflecting his aesthetic ideas and debates with contemporaries like Gauguin and Cézanne.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Aspects of the Novel Target entity description: Aspects of the Novel is a collection of literary lectures by E. M. Forster that analyzes the fundamental elements and techniques of novel writing.
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A.
The Art of Fiction (essay about his work and theory)
The Art of Fiction is Henry James’s influential critical essay in which he articulates his views on the nature, purpose, and artistic possibilities of the novel.
-
B.
A Fable for Critics
A Fable for Critics is a satirical poem by James Russell Lowell that humorously critiques and caricatures his contemporary American authors and the literary scene of his time.
-
C.
The Mutability of Literature
"The Mutability of Literature" is a reflective essay by Washington Irving, presented as part of his Sketch Book, that meditates wryly on the transience of books and literary fame.
-
D.
Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste
Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste is Pierre Bourdieu’s influential sociological study that analyzes how aesthetic preferences and cultural consumption reinforce social class distinctions.
-
E.
Essais sur l’art
Essais sur l’art is a collection of critical writings on art by French Post-Impressionist painter and theorist Émile Bernard, reflecting his aesthetic ideas and debates with contemporaries like Gauguin and Cézanne.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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collection of lectures ⓘ literary criticism work ⓘ |
| author | E. M. Forster ⓘ |
| basedOn | Clark Lectures ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| discussesConcept |
characters
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fantasy ⓘ flat characters ⓘ pattern ⓘ people ⓘ plot ⓘ prophecy ⓘ rhythm ⓘ round characters ⓘ story ⓘ |
| firstPublicationPlace |
London
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linked to:
London, England
|
| genre |
literary criticism
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasForm | prose ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | formal analysis of the novel as an art form ⓘ |
| hasReprint | multiple later editions by various publishers ⓘ |
| influencedField |
narrative theory
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novel studies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lectureSeries |
Clark Lectures at Cambridge University
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linked to:
Clark Lectures
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| lectureVenue | Trinity College, Cambridge ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| mentionsAuthor |
Charles Dickens
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Henry James ⓘ Jane Austen ⓘ Leo Tolstoy ⓘ Marcel Proust ⓘ |
| notableFor |
analysis of fundamental elements of the novel
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discussion of flat and round characters ⓘ distinction between story and plot ⓘ |
| numberOfLectures | 8 ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1927 ⓘ |
| publisher | Edward Arnold ⓘ |
| structure | essay-like chapters based on lectures ⓘ |
| subject |
fiction writing
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literary form ⓘ narrative technique ⓘ novel ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers interested in fiction
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students of literature ⓘ writers ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed | English-language novels from 18th to early 20th century ⓘ |
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