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The Literary Afterlife of Raymond Carver: Influence and Craftmanship in the Neoliberal Era

The Literary Afterlife of Raymond Carver: Influence and Craftmanship in the Neoliberal Era

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Series: Modern American Literature and the New Twentieth Century

Literary Criticism

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ISBN10: 1474455506
ISBN13: 9781474455503
Publisher: Edinburgh Univ Pr
Published: May 26 2020
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.60
Language: English

The first major book-length study of Carver's cultural influence
The first major book-length study of Carver's cultural influenceExplores Carver's relationships with other contemporary and popular writers and artistsStudies the relationship between the rise of American neoliberalism and Carver's writingThe Literary Afterlife of Raymond Carver examines the cultural legacy of one of America's most renowned short story writers. Pountney contextualises Carver's legacy amongst contemporary debates about authenticity and craftsmanship in the neoliberal era, drawing new socioeconomic connections between Carver's work and American neoliberalism. This study presents new explorations of Carver's relationships with other contemporary writers, filmmakers and artists such as Murakami and Iñárritu, shedding fresh light on Carver's influence.

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