Биографический роман Дэвида Лоджа «A Man of Parts»: иной взгляд на жизнь и творчество Герберта Уэллса

Abstract

The following article is aimed at analysis and review of David Lodge’s biographical novel “A Man of Parts” on life and creative work of Herbert G. Wells. The author studies the concept of “biographical novel”, why this particular genre was chosen for a depiction of Herbert Wells’ life and what advantages it has being opposed to a biography. An interpretation of the text is offered and certain benefits and drawbacks of David Lodge’s point of view are revealed.