American Fictions, 1940-1980: A Comprehensive History and Critical Evaluation
Description
The late Frederick Karl was a prodigy, in terms of breadth, intelligence and productivity. Of the various books of his that I've read, and /or poked into, this remains the most impressive. An extraordinary work, and just one mega-tome amongst his numerous surveys and mega-biographies. (The listing at Wikipedia is seriously incomplete.) Much of Karl's criticism here is moral or/and political. He often faults various writers for their self-indulgence, lack of self-understanding and historical awareness. He is well aware of the deficiencies typical of both men and women, when they tu...
ISBN(s)
0060911506, 9780060911508
