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John McCormick
Catastrophe and Imagination [PDF ebook]
English and American Writings from 1870 to 1950

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Since World War II critics have been predicting the decline of the novel. This book argues that the novel is not dead. Looking at American and English fiction it claims that the novel can not only change the possibilities of art, but also contribute to awareness of life’s possibilities.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 327 ● ISBN 9781351313438 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2017 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5545077 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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