The Mythologizing of Mark Twain /

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Readers of Mark Twain seldom doubt his genius, but defining that genius and locating its source continue to challenge students of American literature. Equally elusive is an explanation of the intriguing phenomenon of Twain as a mythic figure, both shaper and embodier of an American mythos. Perhaps n...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Beidler, Philip D. (Editor), Davis, Sara deSaussure (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Tuscaloosa, Alabama] : University of Alabama Press, 1984.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Twain, Mark, > 1835-1910.
Twain, Mark, > 1835-1910 > Criticism and interpretation > Congresses.
Humorous stories, American.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
Recits humoristiques americains > Histoire et critique > Congres.
Humorous stories, American > History and criticism > Congresses.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Readers of Mark Twain seldom doubt his genius, but defining that genius and locating its source continue to challenge students of American literature. Equally elusive is an explanation of the intriguing phenomenon of Twain as a mythic figure, both shaper and embodier of an American mythos. Perhaps no single critical approach can adequately assess the complex force behind Samuel Clemens and Mark Twain. This native genius, our quintessential artist, rightfully provokes a number of powerful responses, as these original essays demonstrate.
Physical Description:1 online resource (206 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9780817388614

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