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Exploring the complex portrayal of fugitives in literature and popular culture, this book delves into their roles as both heroes and villains. It examines iconic examples from novels like Light in August and Beloved, as well as films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Bonnie and Clyde. Additionally, it addresses how real-life fugitives like O. J. Simpson and Osama bin Laden have captured public attention, highlighting the need for deeper analysis of this compelling figure in cultural narratives.
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On the Lam, William Beverly
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- On the Lam
- Subtitle
- Narratives of Flight in J. Edgar Hoover's America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Beverly
- Publisher
- University Press of Mississippi
- Publisher
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781604731835
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Exploring the complex portrayal of fugitives in literature and popular culture, this book delves into their roles as both heroes and villains. It examines iconic examples from novels like Light in August and Beloved, as well as films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Bonnie and Clyde. Additionally, it addresses how real-life fugitives like O. J. Simpson and Osama bin Laden have captured public attention, highlighting the need for deeper analysis of this compelling figure in cultural narratives.