Though it is difficult enough to write well in one's native tongue, an extraordinary group of authors has written enduring poetry and prose in a second, third, or even fourth language. Switching Languages is the first anthology in which translingual authors from throughout the world examine their experiences writing in more than one language or in a language other than their primary one. Driven by factors as varied as migration, imperialism, a quest for verisimilitude, and a desire to assert artistic autonomy, translingualism has a long and brilliant history. In Switching Languages, Steven G....
Though it is difficult enough to write well in one's native tongue, an extraordinary group of authors has written enduring poetry and prose in a secon...
Masterplots II examines various works of literature. With strong interest in an analytical approach, story summaries are augmented by discussions of plot, theme, style and characters.
Masterplots II examines various works of literature. With strong interest in an analytical approach, story summaries are augmented by discussions of p...
A unique combination of biography and critical analysis, Magill's Survey of American Literature covers major U.S. and Canadian authors of fiction, darama, nonfiction and poetry. Thorough biographical information, combined with broad critical analysis and the review of specific major works, places each writer in very clear focus. In addition, there are complete bibliographies of the writers' works and many other sources of review and analysis.
A unique combination of biography and critical analysis, Magill's Survey of American Literature covers major U.S. and Canadian authors of fiction, dar...
Features a combination of biography and critical analysis, covering major writers from outside the United States and their significant works in fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction. This title offers profiles of major authors of fiction, drama, poetry, and essays, each with sections on biography, and general analysis.
Features a combination of biography and critical analysis, covering major writers from outside the United States and their significant works in fictio...
Throughout his career and in the decades following his premature death in 1960, Albert Camus gained a large and avid international readership. He has also attracted the interest of scholars from many disciplines, specialists in literature, theater, philosophy, theology, political science, history, psychology, medicine, and law. This volume offers original contributions, while also reprinting a sampling of some of the more trenchant earlier essays about the man and his work. Essays discuss the reception of Camus's oeuvre, themes that have inspired discussion, points of continuing controversy,...
Throughout his career and in the decades following his premature death in 1960, Albert Camus gained a large and avid international readership. He has ...
