Episode 35 - "The Rise of the Novel" by Ian Watt

from The Infinite Library · host John Hagele

This week, the Book Boys read "The Rise of the Novel" by Ian Watt. Topics of discussion include literature and the market, the nature of the 'reading public', and the lineage of the novel in English letters. As always, we hope you enjoy the conversation!

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