John M. Reilly

Larry McMurtry

A Critical Companion

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Greenwood
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Mai 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 489g
• ISBN-13: 9780313303005
• ISBN-10: 0313303002
• Artikelnr.: 22304953

Autorenporträt

John Reilly

Inhaltsangabe

The Life of Larry McMurtry Larry McMurtry and the Genres of the Popular
Western and Historical Novel The Hometown Project: Portrayal and Analysis
City Saga Interlude A New History of the Old West Heroes in Reality and
Legend The Matter of Sequels Collaborative Legends: Works Written with
Diana Ossana Bibliography Index