American Literature Readings in the 21st Century: Mailer, Wideman, Eggers

D’Amore, Jonathan

This book explores the conflicted relationship writers have with their public image, particularly when they have written about their personal lives. D'Amore analyzes the autobiographical works of Norman Mailer, John Edgar Wideman, and Dave Eggers in light of theories of authorship, autobiography, and celebrity.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-06-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349351329

DOI: 10.1057/9780230390683

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 197