Larry McMurtry : A Critical Companion Hardback
by John Reilly
Part of the Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers series
Hardback
Description
This volume is the most comprehensive of the existing studies of McMurtry's writings, covering all of his works up to the most recent.
A biographical chapter introduces the reader to Larry McMurtry.
A literary heritage chapter helps students understand how McMurtry transforms the traditional components of the western genre into stories that are models of modern life.
Each chapter explores a grouping of McMurtry's novels with in depth literary analysis identifying plot, character development, themes, and narrative construction.
Each chapter also includes an alternative critical perspective for reading the texts.
A bibliography and lists of general criticism, biographical sources, and reviews complete this volume, making it an indispensable resource for any reader seeking to develop a greater understanding of McMurtry's works.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:30/05/2000
- Category:
- ISBN:9780313303005
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:30/05/2000
- Category:
- ISBN:9780313303005
