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Exploring the intersection of literature and politics, this book delves into the profound influence of the American presidency on twentieth-century fiction. It analyzes how literary works reflect and critique the evolving ideas surrounding state power and democracy, highlighting the complexities of presidential authority. Through this examination, the text reveals the deep-seated fascination writers have with the symbolic significance of the presidency in shaping both national identity and narrative.
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A Pinnacle of Feeling, Sean McCann
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- A Pinnacle of Feeling
- Subtitle
- American Literature and Presidential Government
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sean McCann
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9780691136950
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of literature and politics, this book delves into the profound influence of the American presidency on twentieth-century fiction. It analyzes how literary works reflect and critique the evolving ideas surrounding state power and democracy, highlighting the complexities of presidential authority. Through this examination, the text reveals the deep-seated fascination writers have with the symbolic significance of the presidency in shaping both national identity and narrative.