Marriage, violence, and the nation in the American literary West / William R. Handley.

SeriesCambridge studies in American literature and culture
Cambridge studies in American literature and culture. ^A664069
Contents Western unions -- Turner's rhetorical frontier -- Marrying for race and nation: Wister's omniscience and omissions -- Polygamy and empire: Grey's distinctions -- Unwedded west: Cather's divides -- Accident and destiny: Fitzgerald's fantastic geography -- Promises and betrayals: Joan Didion and Wallace Stegner.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 234-255) and index.
LCCN 2002016593
ISBN052181667X (HB)

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Joyner General Stacks PS271 .H29 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold