Larry McMurtry and the West: An Ambivalent Relationship - Rilegato

Busby, Mark

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0929398343 ISBN 13: 9780929398341

Casa editrice: Univ of North Texas Pr, 2006

Riassunto

This is the first major single-authored book in almost twenty years to examine the life and work of Texas' foremost novelist and to develop coherent patterns of theme, structure, symbol, imagery, and influence in Larry McMurtry's work.

The study focuses on the novelist's relationship to the Southwest, theorizing that his writing exhibits a deep ambivalence toward his home territory. The course of his career demonstrates shifting attitudes that have led him toward, away from, and then back again to his home place and the "cowboy god" that dominates its mythology.

The book utilizes original materials from five library special collections, as well as interviews with McMurtry, his family, and his friends, such as Ken Kesey.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

MARK BUSBY is Director of the Center for the Study of the Southwest and Professor of English at Southwest Texas State University.

Product Description:

Book by Mark Busby

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of North Texas Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0929398343
• ISBN 13: 9780929398341
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 358