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The Great American Novel serves as a metafictional critique of American literature, targeting the clichés and unoriginality prevalent in contemporary novels. William Carlos Williams employs innovative techniques, blending Dadaism, Cubism, and Imagism, to disrupt traditional narrative structures. This anti-novel not only showcases his unique artistic vision but also preempts the postmodern movement, marking a significant evolution in writing during the modernist era. Williams' work is both a satire and a bold experiment that challenges literary conventions.
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The Great American Novel (Heathen Edition), William Carlos Williams
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Great American Novel (Heathen Edition)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Carlos Williams
- Publisher
- Heathen Editions
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9781948316354
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The Great American Novel serves as a metafictional critique of American literature, targeting the clichés and unoriginality prevalent in contemporary novels. William Carlos Williams employs innovative techniques, blending Dadaism, Cubism, and Imagism, to disrupt traditional narrative structures. This anti-novel not only showcases his unique artistic vision but also preempts the postmodern movement, marking a significant evolution in writing during the modernist era. Williams' work is both a satire and a bold experiment that challenges literary conventions.