Birth of the British Novel
Birth of the British Novel
Author and critic Henry Hitchings explores the evolution of the novel in 18th-century Britain, and offers his view that it was a time of cultural revolution. He examines the social and political history of the period, uses paintings by great artists to illustrate scenes from key novels, and explains how major genres from light entertainment for female readers to political thrillers were perfected. Along the way, he meets authors including Martin Amis, Will Self, Tom McCarthy and Jenny Uglow
Birth of the British Novel airs on BBC Four at 10:50 PM, Thursday 7 November. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Henry Hitchings
Presenter
Emma Webster
Producer
Jonty Claypole
Executive Producer