The New American Novel
Doctor of Philosophy in English · University · Contemporary Literature
This unit explores contemporary American fiction through the works of Jonathan Franzen, Jennifer Egan, and Colson Whitehead. Students will examine themes of identity, family, and the American dream in these novels.
Zum Üben gibt es 21 Aufgaben. Jede Antwort bekommt sofort eine Rückmeldung, kostenlos und ohne Anmeldung.
Das gehört dazu
- Themes of identity
- family
- and the American dream
- Characters and their development
- Literary techniques and devices
- Historical and cultural context
- Critical reception and analysis
Stichworte
- Identity
- Family
- American Dream
- Jonathan Franzen
- Jennifer Egan
- Colson Whitehead
- The Corrections
- A Visit from the Goon Squad
- The Underground Railroad