Naturalism in American Fiction : The Classic Phase /

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In this closely reasoned study, John J. Conder has created a new and more vital understanding of naturalism in American literature. Moving from the Hobbesian dilemma between causation and free will down through Bergson's concept of dual selves, Conder defines a view of determinism so rich in po...

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Main Author: Conder, John J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, 1984.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Naturalism in literature.
American fiction.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
Naturalisme dans la litterature.
Roman americain > 20e siecle > Histoire et critique.
Roman americain > 19e siecle > Histoire et critique.
American fiction > 20th century > History and criticism.
American fiction > 19th century > History and criticism.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:In this closely reasoned study, John J. Conder has created a new and more vital understanding of naturalism in American literature. Moving from the Hobbesian dilemma between causation and free will down through Bergson's concept of dual selves, Conder defines a view of determinism so rich in possibilities that it can serve as the inspiration of literary works of astonishing variety and unite them in a single, though developing, naturalistic tradition in American letters. At the heart of this book, beyond its philosophic discussion, is Conder's reading of key works in the naturalistic canon, beg.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (240 pages).
ISBN:9780813162508

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