ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Aspects of the Novel, collection of literary lectures by E.M. Forster, published in 1927. For the purposes of his study, Forster defines the novel as “any fictitious prose work over 50, 000 words.” He employs the term aspects because its vague, unscientific nature suits what he calls the “spongy” form in question.

Detailed explanation-2: -The seven aspects offered for discussion are the story, people, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm. The author compares the form and texture of the novel to those of a symphony.

Detailed explanation-3: -Forster focuses on the struggle for acceptance between men and women, as well as the glorification-and criticism-of youth. The first theme that Forster explores in his novels is the conflict of men and women and their place in society.

Detailed explanation-4: -By using examples from classic texts, he highlights the seven universal aspects of the novel: story, characters, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm.

Detailed explanation-5: -Forster’s second influential concept is the distinction between story and plot. The basic division is simple enough: a story is a series of fictional events in their temporal sequence, while a plot is the recitation of those events, in or out of sequence, with an emphasis on causality.