Postmodern Counternarratives : Irony and Audience in the Novels of Paul Auster, Don DeLillo, Charles Johnson, and Tim O'Brien

(Author) Christopher Donovan
Format: Hardcover
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This book provides a wide-ranging discussion of realism, postmodernism, literary theory and popular fiction before focusing on the careers of four prominent novelists. Despite wildly contrasting ambitions and agendas, all four grow progressively more sympathetic to the expectations of a mainstream literary audience, noting the increasingly neglected yet archetypal need for strong explanatory narrative even while remaining wary of its limitations, presumptions, and potential abuses. Exploring novels that manage to bridge the gap between accessible storytelling and literary theory, this book shows how contemporary authors reconcile values of posmodern literary experimentation and traditional realism.

Information
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780415971270
Publish year:
2004
Publish date:
Dec. 26, 2004

Christopher Donovan

Christopher Donovan is a renowned author known for his novel "The Other Side of Midnight," a gripping tale of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of World War II. His writing style is characterized by vivid imagery and intricate character development. He has made significant contributions to the literary world with his poignant storytelling and compelling narratives.

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