The Journey Narrative in American Literature
Download or Read eBook The Journey Narrative in American Literature PDF written by Janis P. Stout and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1983-12-09 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Janis P. Stout |
Publisher | : Praeger |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1983-12-09 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015008205034 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Journey Narrative in American Literature by : Janis P. Stout
Book excerpt: Stout seeks to survey the uses of the journey narrative as a structural and thematic device in American fiction and poetry. She identifies basic patterns -- exploration, escape, journey of home founding, and the limitless journey of wandering without direction or destination -- and indicates the breadth and variety of its occurrence with illustrations. She also examines its use in a few novels, and in the poetry of Hart Crane and Wallace Stevens.