Mark Twain and metaphor / John Bird.

Author/creator Bird, John, 1954-
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxii, 250 pages ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910--Criticism and interpretation.
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910--Literary style.
Metaphor in literature.

SeriesMark Twain and his circle series
Mark Twain and his circle series. ^A511139
Contents Figuring "Mark Twain" -- Figuring the river -- Figuring metaphor -- Figuring the end.
Abstract "Examines how Twain used metaphor to express his attitudes and thoughts, revealing not only hidden facets of Twain's artistry but also new aspects of works that we think we know well such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 232-241) and index.
LCCN 2007027211
ISBN9780826217622 (alk. paper)
ISBN0826217621 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS 1341 .B57 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold