Radical Innocence. Studies in the Contemporary American Novel
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The description for this book, Radical Studies in the Contemporary American Novel, will be forthcoming.
Ihab Hassan Books
October 17, 1925 – September 10, 2015
This author delves into the intricate transitions between modernism and postmodernism within contemporary American literature. His work explores themes such as radical innocence, silence, and the transformation of cultural paradigms. Through careful literary analysis, he uncovers the ever-evolving nature of artistic expression. His perspective on literature is marked by a profound understanding of shifting artistic forms and ideas.
In this book, the first edition of which was published in 1971 by Oxford University Press, Ihab Hassan takes Orphic dismemberment and regeneration as his metaphor for a radical crisis in art and language, culture and consciousness, which prefigures postmodern literature.
Between the Eagle and the Sun: Traces of Japan
- 226 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The narrative captures a personal journey that resonates with the experiences of eternal wanderers, focusing on the author's introspection rather than depicting an external group. It explores themes of identity and self-discovery, revealing how the journey reflects the author's own life and insights, ultimately transforming the journey into a profound exploration of the self.
Formen, Tendenzen und Autoren der amerikanischen Gegenwartsliteratur (1945-72, Bellow, Mailer, Vonnegut, Updike, Ginsberg, Williams, Miller, Albee u.a.).