Author: Dunlop, John Colin
Title: History of Prose Fiction. Vol. I & II
Description: New York, Burt Franklin, (1970). orig.cloth. 22x14cm, (517)+(707)pp, TWO VOLUMES. A facsimile reprint of the 1896 edition.. Folding chart.. Minor rubbing. Several small spots to binding. VG. ¶ Contents: [Vol.1] Origin of Fictitious Narrative; Introduction of the Milesian Tales into Italy; Origin of Romantic Fiction in Europe; Romances of Chivalry Relating to Charlemagne & his Peers; Romances of the Peninsula Concerning Amadis de Gaul & his Descendants; Romances of Chivalry Relating to Classical & Mythological Heroes; [Vol.2] Origin of Italian Tales; Italian Imitators of Boccaccio; Origin of Spiritual Romance; Comic Romance;Pastoral Romance; Heroic Romance; French Novels, Sketch of the Origin & Progress of the English Novel.

Keywords: Literary History, Prose Fiction, Novel Novels, Medieval Literature, Renaissance, Romance Romances, Criticism, ,