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SYLLABUS

Fiction

Objectives:

• To trace the evolution of prose fiction.
• To discuss the major elements of prose fiction.
• To explain the major thematic thrusts of the selected texts.
• To develop the ability of the learners to think and write critically about fiction.

Sr. No. Topics

1. Henry Fielding –Joseph Andrews (non-detailed): Introduction to the Author

and to the text, Joseph Andrews: Detailed study of text

2. Joseph Andrews: Picaresque Novel and its application on the prescribed text,
Characterization and Plot Construction, Comic epic in prose
Jane Austen – EMMA: Introduction to the Author and to the text, Detailed
3.
study of text
Jane Austen ----EMMA: Plot Construction in detail, : Characterization, All
4.
major and Minor themes
5. Charles Dickens- Great Expectations(non-detailed): Introduction to the

Author and to the text, : Detailed study of text, Plot Construction in detail,
Characterization and Ending of the play, Style and themes

Aldous Huxley-Brave New World: Introduction to the Author and to the
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text, Detailed study of text, Themes and Characterization
7. D.H. Lawrence—Sons And Lovers: Introduction to the Author and to the

text, Detailed study of text, Themes and Characterization, Style and Plot

8. William Golding—Lord Of The Flies: Introduction to the Author and to t he
text, Detailed study of text, Themes and Characterization,
9. Virginia Woolf—Mrs. Dalloway: Introduction to the Author and to the text,

Detailed study of text, Themes and Characterization, Style
10. Joseph Conrad-Heart Of Darkness: Introduction to the Author and to t he

text, Detailed study of the text, Themes