Larry McMurtry: A Critical Companion
John M. Reilly
This volume is the most comprehensive of the existing studies of McMurtry's writings, covering all of his works up to the most recent. A biographical chapter introduces the reader to Larry McMurtry. A literary heritage chapter helps students understand how McMurtry transforms the traditional components of the western genre into stories that are models of modern life. Each chapter explores a grouping of McMurtry's novels with in depth literary analysis identifying plot, character development, themes, and narrative construction. Each chapter also includes an alternative critical perspective for reading the texts. A bibliography and lists of general criticism, biographical sources, and reviews complete this volume, making it an indispensable resource for any reader seeking to develop a greater understanding of McMurtry's works.
种类:
年:
2000
出版:
Hardcover
出版社:
Greenwood
语言:
english
页:
216
ISBN 10:
0313303002
ISBN 13:
9780313303005
系列:
Critical companions to popular contemporary writers.
文件:
PDF, 1.61 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2000