アメリカ文学はどこにいるか Where Is American Literature? (Wiley-blackwell Manifestos)

Levander, Caroline F.

Blackwell Pub（2013/05発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 202 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781405192354
• DDC分類 810.9

基本説明

Subverts the very idea of American literature, viewing it spatially rather than chronologically or thematically, and lacing it in a globalized context.

Full Description

Where is American Literature? offers a spirited and compelling argument for rethinking the way we view American literature in relation to the nation while powerfully demonstrating why it continues to matter in a global age.



 A refreshing and accessible investigation into the various locations - linguistic, geographical, virtual, ideological - where American writing is produced and consumed
 Takes a highly original approach by viewing US literature spatially rather than chronologically or thematically, retuning our understanding of the subject
The book offers a vital intervention in current debates over the impact of digital technologies on the production and reception of literature, ensuring that the field remains lively and dynamic
Invites readers to reconsider the subject by questioning current perspectives on, and approaches to, US literature, offering a range of fresh perspectives on familiar texts and topics

Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction: Discovering American Literature 1

PART I Places 33

In the Eye of the Beholder 35

On the Edge 63

PART II Environments 89

In the Cloud 91

In the House 114

PART III Communities 135

At the Club 137

Under Enemy Fire 157

Conclusion: Home As Found 182

Suggested Further Reading 190

Index 199