Understanding Marilynne Robinson

Throughout this study Engebretson makes the argument for Marilynne Robinson as an essential, deeply unfashionable, visionary presence within today's literary scene.

A propos de l'auteur

Alexander John Engebretson is a lecturer in American Literature at Baylor University. He earned his Ph.D. from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Engebretson is the author of articles published in Western American Literature Journal, MidAmerica, and Southwestern American Literature.

Résumé

Offers the first comprehensive study of Marilynne Robinson's fiction and essays to date, providing an overview of the author's life, themes, and literary and religious influences. Through close readings of the novels and essay collections, Alex Engebretson uncovers the unifying elements of Robinson's work.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Alex Engebretson, Alexander John Engebretson
• Edition: Univ of south carolina press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9781611178029
• ISBN: 978-1-61117-802-9
• Pages: 168
• Thèmes: Understanding Contemporary Ame; Understanding Contemporary Ame; Understanding Contemporary American Literature
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée