Welcome to Novels, a web site devoted to the critical reading and enjoyment of novels.

History provides definitions of the novel and a brief history of the novel with emphasis on the modern novel. In Structure are explanations of elements of the novel such as plot, character, point of view, setting, and theme.

Approaches provides information on how to critically read and analyze literature. Guides provides reading guides to selected modern novels and profiles of the authors of these novels.

Resources contains a bibliography and links to additional information on the novel.