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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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The Quest for Epic in Contemporary American Fiction, Catherine Morley
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Quest for Epic in Contemporary American Fiction
- Subtitle
- John Updike, Philip Roth and Don DeLillo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Catherine Morley
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780415888516
- Description
- 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.