The Dream of the Great American Novel - Brossura

Buell, Lawrence

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ISBN 10: 0674659899 ISBN 13: 9780674659896

Casa editrice: Belknap Pr, 2016

Riassunto

The first book in many years to take in the full sweep of national fiction, The Dream of the Great American Novel explains why this supposedly antiquated idea continues to thrive. It shows that four G.A.N. "scripts" are keys to the dynamics of American literature and identity--and to the myth of a nation perpetually under construction.

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Recensione:

"Rich in critical insight, Buell s analysis locates scores of novels in its interpretive mosaic. And even in a conclusion suggesting that America's global decline dims the prospects for its realization, Buell wonders if the [Great American Novel] isn t stirring again in surprising new developments in science fiction. An impressively ambitious literary survey." --Bryce Christensen Booklist (starred review) (01/01/2014)

"In his discussions of the novels, Buell emphasises large and important questions, rather than confining himself to purely academic territory" --Elaine Showalter, Literary Review (1 March 2014)

"...there is no doubting Buell s tremendous knowledge, his commitment to his subject and to understanding American literature and culture more broadly. Whatever text he is discussing, his analysis demonstrates finely critical skills and a deep love of literature. [...] Engaging, provocative, enjoyable if occasionally arduous, The Dream of the Great American Novel ultimately affirms the importance of literature to a nation s sense of itself." --Times Literary Supplement

L'autore:

Lawrence Buell is Powell M. Cabot Research Professor of American Literature at Harvard University.

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• Editore: Belknap Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0674659899
• ISBN 13: 9780674659896
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 567