The Theory of the Novel
E408334
The Theory of the Novel is a seminal early 20th-century work of literary theory that analyzes the historical development and philosophical significance of the novel as a modern epic form.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Theory of the Novel canonical | 4 |
| Die Theorie des Romans | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Theory of the Novel Context triple: [György Lukács, notableWork, The Theory of the Novel]
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A.
The Nature and Aim of Fiction
The Nature and Aim of Fiction is an influential essay by Flannery O’Connor that explores what fiction is, how it works, and what purposes it serves in the writer’s and reader’s experience.
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Aspects of the Novel
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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C.
History as a Novel, the Novel as History
"History as a Novel, the Novel as History" is the subtitle of Norman Mailer’s nonfiction work *The Armies of the Night*, highlighting its blend of historical reportage and novelistic narrative.
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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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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.
- 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: The Theory of the Novel Target entity description: The Theory of the Novel is a seminal early 20th-century work of literary theory that analyzes the historical development and philosophical significance of the novel as a modern epic form.
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A.
The Nature and Aim of Fiction
The Nature and Aim of Fiction is an influential essay by Flannery O’Connor that explores what fiction is, how it works, and what purposes it serves in the writer’s and reader’s experience.
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B.
Aspects of the Novel
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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C.
History as a Novel, the Novel as History
"History as a Novel, the Novel as History" is the subtitle of Norman Mailer’s nonfiction work *The Armies of the Night*, highlighting its blend of historical reportage and novelistic narrative.
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D.
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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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ work of literary theory ⓘ |
| analyzes |
historical development of the novel
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philosophical significance of the novel ⓘ |
| author |
Georg Lukács
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linked to:
György Lukács
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| centralConcept |
alienation in modern society
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novel as modern epic ⓘ totality ⓘ world-historical development of forms ⓘ |
| comparesWith | epic ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
Germany
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Hungary ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
literary criticism
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philosophy of art ⓘ |
| firstPublishedIn | 1916 ⓘ |
| genre |
literary theory
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philosophy of literature ⓘ |
| hasEnglishTranslation | The Theory of the Novel ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of irony
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analysis of totality and form ⓘ discussion of epic and novel ⓘ historical typology of literary forms ⓘ |
| influenced |
Fredric Jameson
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Lucien Goldmann ⓘ Mikhail Bakhtin ⓘ Raymond Williams ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
G. W. F. Hegel
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German idealism ⓘ Immanuel Kant ⓘ Romanticism ⓘ |
| isConsidered |
classic of Marxist literary criticism
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seminal work of 20th-century literary theory ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
aesthetics
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literary form ⓘ modernity ⓘ novel ⓘ |
| movement |
Marxist literary theory
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Western Marxism ⓘ |
| notableIdea |
novel as expression of a world abandoned by the gods
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novel as form of transcendental homelessness ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| originalTitle |
Die Theorie des Romans
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linked to:
The Theory of the Novel
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| philosophicalTradition |
Hegelianism
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linked to:
Hegelian dialectics
Marxism ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1916 ⓘ |
| writtenBefore | History and Class Consciousness ⓘ |
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Referenced by (5)
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linked to: The Theory of the Novel