Modern literature: a novel, Volume 2 (of 3)

Name: Modern literature: a novel, Volume 2 (of 3)
Author: Robert Bisset

By Robert Bisset

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A sequence of satirical social sketches centers on a fashionable seaside resort, tracing visitors’ daily routines from bathing and breakfast to promenades on the Steyne, library gatherings, and evening assemblies. Descriptive topography and local anecdotes alternate with scenes of conversation, dispute, and exhibition—military spectacles, public harangues, and quarrels among an egotistical author and his interlocutors. Portraits of idleness, toylike commerce, and gambling set against routines of exercise and refreshment produce a critique of leisure culture and literary pretension, delivered through journallike hours, comic episodes, and pointed commentary on manners and occupations.

About the Author

Robert Bisset

Robert Bisset was an English novelist known for his work in the early 19th century. He is best recognized for his three-volume novel "Modern Literature," which explores the literary landscape of his time through a narrative that intertwines various characters and their experiences. Bisset's writing reflects the social and cultural dynamics of the period, offering insights into the evolving nature of literature and its impact on society. His contributions to the literary heritage of the era provide a valuable perspective on the themes and styles that shaped modern storytelling.