Romanul modern: treptele unui proces de legitimare
The Modern Novel: The Steps of a Process of Legitimation

Summary/Abstract: The spectacular evolution of the novel, which currently places it at the top of the hierarchy of genres, certainly has several explanations. Initially ignored and considered a literary byproduct unworthy of a place in the hierarchy of genres and species proposed by earlier poetics, the novel managed both to enjoy its freedom (in order to build its audience) and to adhere to certain rules (when the moment required it). Ultimately, step by step, as literature evolved, the novel constructed its legitimacy and earned the right to penetrate the literary canon, ultimately coming to dominate it today. How did it reach this position? In this article, I will attempt to answer this question, approaching the issue from different perspectives.

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