Cargando…

James Jones : the limits of eternity /

"James Jones: The Limits of Eternity is the first detailed critical study of American author James Jones' works placing him as an important figure within the context of twentieth century literature rather than his present status as a war novelist. It presents a comprehensive view of his en...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Williams, Tony, 1946 January 11- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.
Colección:Contemporary American literature (Rowman & Littlefield, Inc.)
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Prologue: in the beginning
  • Being and non-being in From here to eternity
  • The illusion of transcendence in Some came running
  • Prelude to war and beyond: The pistol and The thin red line
  • Masculinity and its discontents: Go to the widow-maker
  • Two novels of generation crisis: The merry month of May and A touch of danger
  • Concepts of war past and present: WWII and Viet journal
  • Whistle: the end of it all
  • Conclusion: beyond eternity and into history
  • Epilogue: why James Jones is important for us today.