The Novel | Litsy

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The Novel | Michael Schmidt

I had no idea that Twain & Douglass met.

Liz_M My goodreads group was obsessed with this book. I loved the idea of it, but not the scope. 4y

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The Novel | Michael Schmidt

I had so much fun at The Novl breakfast this morning at Hachette! #BookExpo #BEA

tpixie Great photo and awesome backdrop! 5y

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The Novel | Michael Schmidt

A few things:
-This book continues to fascinate me
-The chapter on the Brontës broke my heart into a million pieces. It is hard to fathom how different literature today would be if they had lived longer.
-The more I find out about Henry James, the less I like him

BarbaraBB He must have been a horrible man, I‘ve thought so often while reading his books. 5y

vivastory @BarbaraBB I agree. He was very elitist, but he always accused others of being pretentious. And he seemed unable to find any merit in other authors who didn't share his artistic approach. I have read Daisy Miller, which I rather liked. And What Maisie Knew, which I felt dragged on a bit. There's a few other works by him I plan on reading, but I'm really soured on him as a person. 5y

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The Novel | Michael Schmidt

Fiction addiction.

Susannah I‘ve never heard of this book, but it looks awesome—and huge! 5y

vivastory @Susannah It is both awesome & huge. It's a fascinating read though! 5y

Liz_M My goodreads group was obsessed with this book for a few years. I, being contrary, protested the overwhelming English-speaking white-maleness by not participating. It looked hugely enjoyable though. 5y

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The Novel | Michael Schmidt