Introduction

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Authors: John Gibson Lockhart
DOI: 10.1515/9781399553551-003
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Abstract

Introduction Genesis of the NovelValerius, A Roman Story, the first of John Gibson Lockhart's four novels and which, according to Gilbert Macbeth, 'has the honor of being the first classical novel in English',

Fields of Study & Subjects

Historical and Literary Analyses Literature: history themes analysis American and British Literature Analysis

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Journal / source
Edinburgh University Press eBooks
Pages
ix–lvi
Publication date
5 February 2026
Document type
Book chapter