"The Novel: What It Is" is an essay work by the famous American writer Francis Marion Crawford, in which he examines the essence of the novel as a literary genre. In the book, the author explores various aspects of the novel - from its history and evolution to the peculiarities of the structure and storylines. Crawford offers his own thoughts and perspectives on what makes the novel such a unique and important genre in the world of literature. This book will be of interest to writers and literary critics, as well as to all fans of high literature.