Novels from Reagan's America : a new realism / Joseph Dewey.

Author/creator Dewey, Joseph, 1957-
Format Book
Publication InfoGainesville : University Press of Florida, ©1999.
Description288 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Reagan, Ronald--Influence.
American fiction--20th century. --History and criticism.
Realism in literature.
Politics and literature--United States. --History. --20th century.
Literature and society--United States. --History. --20th century.
National characteristics, American, in literature.

Contents Reading ringside: Joyce Carol Oates, You must remember this -- Strange gods before us: John Irving, A prayer for Owen Meany -- A necessary time to bolt: Reynolds Price, Kate Vaiden -- "The twin-peaked glory of bothness": William Kenney, Quinn's book -- Speaking the language of brightness: Robert Ferro, Second son -- "That sudden shock of sunshine and birdsong": Anne Tyler, Breathing lessons -- In the jaws of the (s)napping turtle: T. Coraghessan Boyle, World's end -- Humming the (in)sufficient heart out: Richard Powers, The gold bug variations -- Conclusion: The gift of spectacle(s), (en)closing the Reagan era -- Appendix: selected works of spectacle realism, 1981-91.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [276]-284) and index.
LCCN 99036889
ISBN0813017149 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PS374.R37 D49 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold