Book Description
Charles Clerc's "Mason & Dixon & Pynchon" is the first book-length critical study of Thomas Pynchon's latest novel. Clerc's study approaches the novel from a variety of perspectives, including historical and literary. Substantial attention is paid to the historical time period of Mason & Dixon. A survey of over 50 critical responses to the book and excerpts from the journal of Mason and Dixon are also included.
About the Author
Charles Clerc is Professor Emeritus, former chairman , Department of English , University of the Pacific, Stockton, California.
Mason and Dixon and Pynchon FROM THE PUBLISHER
Charles Clerc's "Mason & Dixon & Pynchon" is the first book-length critical study of Thomas Pynchon's latest novel. Clerc's study approaches the novel from a variety of perspectives, including historical and literary. Substantial attention is paid to the historical time period of Mason & Dixon. A survey of over 50 critical responses to the book and excerpts from the journal of Mason and Dixon are also included.
Author Biography: Charles Clerc is Professor Emeritus, former chairman , Department of English , University of the Pacific, Stockton, California.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Examines Thomas Pynchon's fifth novel, , published in the spring of 1997. Reviews Pynchon's career and works, then examines critical reception of , his combination of fact and fiction in the novel, and critical perspectives from which to view the novel. Includes excerpts from . Clerc is a writer and critic. He has written previously on the work of Thomas Pynchon. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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