Frank's work offers a detailed and engaging exploration of the evolution of the 20th-century novel, emphasizing how writers responded to the chaotic changes of their times.
His method is broadly chronological, creating a long view of the century's fiction, starting from Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground' through to Sebald's 'Austerlitz'.
Frank highlights how 20th-century novels are shaped by historical disruptions, illustrating how writers grappled with the fractured self and society, reflecting the tumultuous times.
The chosen bookends of Dostoevsky and Sebald illustrate Frank's focus on works that challenge traditional narrative forms and the very essence of fiction itself.
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