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.

Info autore

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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Alex Engebretson, Alexander John Engebretson
• Editore: Univ of south carolina press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9781611178029
• ISBN: 978-1-61117-802-9
• Pagine: 168
• Serie: Understanding Contemporary Ame; Understanding Contemporary Ame; Understanding Contemporary American Literature
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata