Epistolarity and World Literature, 1980-2010

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• Rachel Bower

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• 228 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Über Literatur

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The resurgence of literary letters at the end of the twentieth century is explored through the works of diverse authors such as Monica Ali, John Berger, and Alice Walker. This book highlights how epistolary conventions facilitate dialogue across cultural and linguistic boundaries. It examines how letters serve various purposes, from presenting non-anglophone perspectives to challenging societal borders like prisons and nation-states. Central to these works is the appeal to readers, emphasizing the responsibility to engage with the correspondence presented.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback