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GORE VIDAL'S HISTORICAL NOVELS AND THE SHAPING OF AMERICAN POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS
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| By: |
Stephen Harris |
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Hardback |
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£109.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0773460314 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780773460317 |
| Publisher: |
THE EDWIN MELLEN PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
31 December, 2005 |
| Pages: |
264 |
| Description: |
Explores Gore Vidal's use of classical sceticism in his historical novels and in his politics. This book is written against the backdrop of an analysis of the general genre of historical novels and the particular way that Vidal has used his re-versions and re-viewing of American history. |
| Synopsis: |
This study explores Gore Vidal's use of classical sceticism in his historical novels and in his politics. This is written against the backdrop of an analysis of the general genre of historical novels and the particular way that Vidal has used his re-versions and re-viewing of American history to give voice to his concerns for American despotism and exploitative use of power for imperial control. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Edwin Mellen Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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