American Magic and Dread

The Fiction of Don Delillo

Autori

• Mark Osteen

Parametri

Pagine

304pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

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Exploring the interplay between magic and the American experience, this book delves into the cultural significance of the supernatural in shaping national identity. It examines how various forms of magic, from folk traditions to contemporary practices, reflect societal fears and aspirations. Through a blend of historical analysis and cultural critique, the author reveals the complexities of belief, power, and the uncanny within the American landscape, highlighting the dualities of wonder and dread that coexist in the nation's narrative.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

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