Can you give some examples of 'portrait novels'?
There are several well - known portrait novels. 'Wuthering Heights' is one. It gives a very detailed and complex portrayal of Heathcliff and Catherine. Their passionate and tortured relationship is explored in great depth. 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy is another. The character of Anna is painted so vividly, her desires, her downfall, and her place in society are all carefully depicted. And 'Madame Bovary' also belongs to this category, as it delves into the character of Emma Bovary, her discontent and her ultimately tragic fate.
One example of a portrait novel is 'To the Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf. It closely examines the characters' inner lives and relationships within the Ramsay family. Also, 'The Great Gatsby' is a kind of portrait novel as it gives a detailed account of Jay Gatsby, his dreams, and his doomed love for Daisy. In addition, 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens is also a portrait novel as it mainly focuses on the development and portrait of David Copperfield himself.
Can you give some examples of 'burst novels'?
I'm not sure of specific novels that are officially named 'burst novels'. However, some novels that were written very quickly and had a big impact could potentially be considered in this category. For example, 'The Catcher in the Rye' was written in a relatively short time and burst onto the literary scene with its unique voice.
Can you give some examples of recursion novels?
Sure. 'Cloud Atlas' by David Mitchell can be considered a recursion novel. It has multiple storylines that are connected in a recursive fashion. The stories are told in different time periods and in different styles, but they mirror and refer back to each other in various ways. Also, 'If on a winter's night a traveler' by Italo Calvino is recursive as it has a structure where the reader is constantly thrown into different beginnings of stories that seem to be related in a self - referential, recursive manner.
Can you give some examples of turnabout novels?
Sure. 'Jane Eyre' can be considered a turnabout novel. Jane endures a lot of hardships and then suddenly inherits a fortune. Also, her relationship with Mr. Rochester has many twists and turns. Mr. Rochester, who seemed so self - assured, is later revealed to have his own dark secrets and insecurities. There's also 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. Scrooge is a miser but then has a complete turnabout in his attitude towards Christmas and people in general after the visitations by the spirits.
Can you give some examples of encyclopedic novels?
Yes. 'Finnegans Wake' by James Joyce is an example. It's a complex work full of references to languages, myths, and various cultural elements. 'Gravity's Rainbow' by Thomas Pynchon is also an encyclopedic novel. It includes knowledge about history, science, especially in relation to World War II and the post - war era. Also, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez has elements of encyclopedic knowledge. It gives insights into the history, family structures, and cultural traditions of the fictional town Macondo.
Can you give some examples of 'private novels'?
One example could be 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath. It is semi - autobiographical and delves deep into the author's own mental state and personal experiences, which gives it a sense of privacy.
Can you give some examples of carousel novels?
Some people might consider James Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake' as having elements of a carousel novel. Its complex language and circular narrative, where the end seems to lead back to the beginning in some way, can be seen as similar to the idea of a carousel. The story seems to flow in a way that defies a straightforward linear progression, much like the circular motion of a carousel.
Can you give some examples of provenance novels?
One example could be 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It delves into the history and origin of a medieval monastery, with all its secrets and knowledge. Another is 'The Da Vinci Code' which is centered around the provenance of certain religious artifacts and the mystery surrounding them.
Can you give some examples of parable novels?
There's 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding. This parable novel shows what can happen when a group of boys are left alone on an island without the constraints of society, exploring themes like civilization, savagery, and the inherent nature of humans. Also, 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse is a parable - like novel that follows the spiritual journey of a man named Siddhartha in search of enlightenment, teaching readers about self - discovery and the path to inner peace.
Can you give some examples of ambient novels?
Sure. 'Under the Volcano' by Malcolm Lowry is an ambient novel. It sets a powerful and somewhat chaotic atmosphere in a Mexican town. The descriptions of the town, the volcano, and the characters' relationships all contribute to this intense ambient. Also, 'The Great Fire' by Shirley Hazzard has a very strong sense of place and time, creating an ambient of post - World War II Japan and Australia.
Can you give some examples of 'housekeeping novels'?
One example that could be considered a 'housekeeping novel' is 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf. Although it's not strictly about housekeeping in the traditional sense, it does explore the life of a woman who is in charge of a household and the various tasks and social interactions that are part of her daily life related to running a home. Another possible example could be some of the works of Jane Austen. Her novels often deal with the lives of women in domestic settings, which includes aspects of housekeeping, like managing the servants and the household finances.