- Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from "The Odyssey through modern literature- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index- Introductory essay by Harold Bloom
Information
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
683
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780330313919
Publish year:
1992
Publish date:
Feb. 7, 1992
William Styron
William Styron was an American novelist known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Sophie's Choice," a haunting exploration of guilt and memory. His literary style was characterized by vivid prose, psychological depth, and moral complexity. Styron's contributions to literature include shedding light on the human condition with unparalleled empathy and insight.