Name: Aspects of the Novel
Author: E. M. Forster

Aspects of the Novel is a set of lectures collected as an essay written by E. M. Forster and originally published in 1927.

In this interesting essay, E. M. Forster analyzes the aspects of a novel, its form and rhythm, as well as lists and analyzes some novels as examples.

Forster, moving away from an academic tone, highlights what aspects make a novel a form of expression and art that allows it to convey a message or reflection. He talks about the story, the plot, the characters and other elements that make up a novel.

"WE shall all agree that the fundamental aspect of the novel is its story- telling aspect, but we shall voice our assent in different tones, and it is on the precise tone of voice we employ now that our subsequent conclusions will depend."

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WHY READ ASPECTS OF THE NOVEL IN 2025?

98 years later, still timely

A friendly masterclass in how fiction works: story, people, plot, pattern, and rhythm. Forster’s clear voice turns craft into practical delight for writers and readers.

TODAY'S CONNECTION

Use it as a compass before drafting or discussing books. The examples are vivid, the terms are usable, and the tone assumes intelligence without jargon.