De Aller-Bedste Bøger - over 12 mio. danske og engelske bøger
Levering: 1 - 2 hverdage

Thomas Pynchon and the Postmodern Mythology of the Underworld

Bag om Thomas Pynchon and the Postmodern Mythology of the Underworld

Illustrates that the descent to the underworld is the single most important myth in Pynchon's work, conferring shape and significance upon each of his novels. This book offers a perspective on postmodernism, which is characterized by ludic syncretism - the playful synthesis of myths from a variety of cultures.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781433120275
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 345
  • Udgivet:
  • 28. September 2012
  • Udgave:
  • Størrelse:
  • 231x159x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 604 g.
  • 2-4 uger.
  • 11. Oktober 2024

Normalpris

Abonnementspris

- Rabat på køb af fysiske bøger
- 1 valgfrit digitalt ugeblad
- 20 timers lytning og læsning
- Adgang til 70.000+ titler
- Ingen binding

Abonnementet koster 75 kr./md.
Ingen binding og kan opsiges når som helst.

Beskrivelse af Thomas Pynchon and the Postmodern Mythology of the Underworld

Illustrates that the descent to the underworld is the single most important myth in Pynchon's work, conferring shape and significance upon each of his novels. This book offers a perspective on postmodernism, which is characterized by ludic syncretism - the playful synthesis of myths from a variety of cultures.

Brugerbedømmelser af Thomas Pynchon and the Postmodern Mythology of the Underworld



Find lignende bøger
Bogen Thomas Pynchon and the Postmodern Mythology of the Underworld findes i følgende kategorier: