The Quest for Epic in Contemporary American Fiction

John Updike, Philip Roth and Don DeLillo

Autori

• Catherine Morley

Parametri

Pagine

226pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio
• Sulla letteratura

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The book delves into the intersection of the novel and the epic in modern American literature, tracing the evolution of the epic from its ancient roots through figures like Joyce to its current American expressions. It examines how this rich tradition has influenced contemporary writers, highlighting the ways these two literary forms interact and shape each other in today's literary landscape.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

(In brossura)