Aspects of the Novel is a book compiled from a series of lectures delivered by E. M. Forster at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1927, in which he discussed the English language novel. By using examples from classic texts, he highlights the seven universal aspects of the novel: story, characters, plot, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, and rhythm.
Essays included in the book are following:
I. Introductory
II. The Story
III. The People
IV. The People (continued)
V. The Plot
VI. Fantasy
VII. Prophecy
VIII. Pattern and Rhythm
IX. Conclusion